How to Write Fantasy Fiction

Techniques, method, structure and essential knowledge for writing a modern fantasy novel

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What You Will Learn!

How to define the fantasy genre and decide if you are a fantasy author
How to approach the creation of a fantasy world.
How to choose and use archetypal fantasy characters
How to deal with magic, monsters and gods.

Description

This is a course for authors and aspiring authors of fantasy fiction.

If you want to write a classic or modern fantasy novel
Inspired by your favorite authors
Or completely original
For all ages
Or for children, or young adults, or adults
Long or short
RPG or fairytale

Whatever the kind of fantasy you want to write, this course provides you with the tools and the knowledge to get it done, and get it done well.

As you might expect, many of the lessons in this course can apply more generally to storytelling, especially more traditional styles.

You will learn:

World building - not just landscape and history, but culture, bestiary, and economy
Character building - archetypes and beyond
Magic, what it is, and how to use it

Bonus Content!

To reinforce, and contrast with, the lessons, I've asked some fantasy authors to tell me about their process. I'll add more interviews as authors become available, so even if you've finished the course, check back from time to time.