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What is Science Fantasy?
Science fantasy is subgenre of speculative fiction - but what makes it different? How might this difference help writers create stories?
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Fairies, Folklore and Fantasy
My post explores how fairies feature in folklore in history and cultures across the world. Perfect source material for fantasy writers.
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Folklore Magic for Fantasy Authors
A catalogue of sources of folklore where magic plays a vital role - to inspire and inform fantasy authors looking for ideas and answers.
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The A to Z of British (and Irish) Mythological Creatures
The United Kingdom is 94,354 square miles. In comparison to many nations, it’s not that big! Yet, size isn’t everything when it comes to...
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Literary agents for speculative writers
To save time trawling literary agencies to find agents willing to represent speculative fiction writers. Good luck!
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#BookBloggers Catalogue
A catalogue of #bookbloggers - those wonderful people who read, review and recommend books for others to enjoy. An author's lifeblood.
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Tips for opening your story
Looking for ways to open your story? These tips establish style, inciting incident & character in your opening without it being contrived.
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Where does a writer's inspiration come from?
A writer's inspiration can be an elusive thing. Where does it come from? Here are some of the triggers from famous authors plus suggestions.
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Tips for Writing a Great Synopsis
A synopsis can be a great editing exercise. Here are some tips to help improve your submission AND review the action in your narrative arc.
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