The Easy Way to Write Fantasy That Sells
Rob Parnell
Language: English
Pages: 86
ISBN: B00FML0V8S
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Rob Parnell - bestselling Kindle author of the Easy Way to Write series - invites you on a voyage of discovery: "The Easy Way to Write Fantasy That Sells"
This brand new, up to the minute course will take you on a breath-taking tour around your imagination. Drawn from the erudite teachings of Rob Parnell over his career as "the world's foremost writing guru", this complete course of instruction will enable you to write fantasy fiction that people will buy - and cherish.
Becoming a better writer is easier than you think when you absorb the tenets of The Easy Way to Write philosophy. Let Rob lead you into a comfortable writing space where writer's block does not exist and inspiration and creativity are second nature to you.
Writing has never been this easy - or so much fun - or so rewarding. In this digital age, it is now possible for anyone - including you - to write and publish your own bestselling novel, You don't need agents or publishers, nor even a social platform. All you need is to be able to write well - and to know your audience. If you've always wanted to write a fantasy fiction novel, then you've come to the right place.
Fantasy fiction is all about the strange, fantastic, beautiful and amazing. This book represents your chance to explore the fascinating world of fantasy and begin to create and write your own commercial fantasy fiction.
In this unique manual, Rob shows you fantasy world building, creating races and cultures, effective plotting and compelling characterization of heroes, major and minor players and of course their evil foes – with a myriad of easy-writing tips along the way.
Read this book and you will be fully equipped to write and sell a potentially bestselling fantasy novel.
Course Contents
Module 1. Imagining Fantasy
Introduction. History. Definitions. Getting started as a Fantasy writer. How to create the correct writers mindset and an all new section on how to banish writers block forever.
Also an overview of the various fantasy sub genres that you might like to explore - and write for.
Module 2. World Building, Mapping and Visualization.
How to build enduring civilizations and exciting new races of beings, create maps, large (for continents) and small (for towns and villages) and how to keep building on your world with fantasy dwellings, mythical caves, castles and the all important enemy stronghold.
Module 3. Characters, Races, and Societies
How to create characters, especially if you're stuck for inspiration. How to create unforgettable heroes, antagonists, the usual Elves, dwarfs, dragons, knights, wizards, magi, etc – but also other less conventional characters from your imagination. How to structure societies using your own ‘rules’ and ‘laws’. Plus information on fantasy archetypes you can 'borrow' for your own work.
Module 4. Plotting, Questing and Traveling
The importance of having obstacles to overcome, personal and mythological. How to keep the reader fully involved with your quest and your own imaginary world. The secret to 'cause and effect' plotting. How to finish what you start. How to ensure originality in your writing. How to establish your 'style'.
Module 5. Point of View, Artifacts and Magic
Who’s telling the story? And why? Where is your natural point of focus? What relationship do the characters have to artifacts in your story? How believable is your magic? Also, the important difference between exposition and ‘info-dumping’. How much magic should a fantasy writer use? What are the rules?
Module 6. Resolutions and Sequels
Who is left in control and why? Is your plot resolution logical and believable? What measures have you taken to ensure that the story climaxed effectively, or is it fit for continuation? When is a fantasy story over? Markets for fantasy fiction and further Easy Way to Write resources.
Each lesson ends with a simple writing exercise that will practically create your fantasy novel for you!
richness can be a long painstaking process – but one which I will try to simplify for you for now. First. Who is the person you know most about in the world? Of course it’s you. And using yourself as a template for the hero is a great and simple place to start. Don’t worry that you might have to bare your soul to the world – you probably won’t because, as I say, you are merely the template on which to build a character. Second. Give yourself a list of physical attributes that you would
tip, hitting the dragon full on its chest. Or, if you want the reader to know the sword has this power, foreshadow him using the sword this way earlier in the story - when smiting a tree perhaps. Similarly, if you’re describing a village or landscape, don’t simply list all the things about it. Have the hero interact with what he’s seeing. This will help move the story forward. As in: On horseback, the Traveler entered the town from the east. Children in rags ran to him and tugged at his
detailed notes on your characters and plot lines. If so, I’m glad and impressed by all your hard work and commitment. Thank you for letting me be your teacher and guide during this course. I appreciate your trust in me and wish you well on your writing journey. Finishing Your Novel At the end of all your adventures and misadventures, your quest for meaning and truth and your eventual defeat of the foe(s), your fantasy novel will come to a close. At this point you need to ask yourself,
element within the plot or story, for example, a transporter or a time machine. If, when you remove the SF element, the plot doesn’t work, then it’s probably a science fiction story. Using this definition, Star Wars would clearly work without its SF elements (light sabers become swords, spaceships become horses etc) so, Star Wars is actually fantasy which just happens to be set in a technologically advanced age - but actually in the past (as the opening credits always remind us!) Modern
In the past I used to offer this option to my students - when I only had a few on the course at any one time. And I enjoyed receiving and commenting on the exercises too. But now that this course is available to a much larger audience, on Amazon, it’s probably not practical to say that I can peruse your work and offer guidance. Best if you do the exercises and know that my thoughts and encouragement are with you ‘in spirit’! Don’t forget that best way to learn how to write fantasy fiction