Learn the Magic of Writing Fantasy

Aspiring writers who want to know how to write a fantasy novel must develop not only fantasy characters, but also the fantasy world in which the story takes place. Fantasy, world building includes elements of magic, geography, climate, history, religion and social structure. Fantasy characters then move about these kingdoms, lands and realms where the fantastic awaits at every turn.

Writing a fantasy novel leads authors to unique dimensions of the imagination. Wizards, witches, warlocks, and other fantasy beings gifted in the craft of magic or who possess supernatural powers present avenues for plot twists as unique as the fantasy author’s imagination. Articles listed here will help the aspiring author learn how to create fantasy characters and scenarios within mythical magical realms.

Fantasy World Building

To learn the art of world building, fantasy writers must take into consideration that mythical magic stretches parameters of possibilities beyond the norm. Natural elements like climate, geography and history set the scene but may fall under magical influence. For example: A fantasy world’s history can change if a character travels back in time (magic) and changes a single event (A Wrinkle in Time, and The Time Machine).

Geographical landscapes may be subject to alteration if a spell or enchantment causes a change like a shift in the sun’s intensity. If the sun’s strength increases or decreases, landscapes may shrivel from lush and verdant to desert or ice-encrusted. Consider The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe where the white witch ensures that it is always winter. Collecting appropriate information to make your world changing events believable will require research.

Fantasy world building involves real world fundamentals such as government, politics and legal systems to enforce the law. When considering the part history plays in the development of a fantasy world, things like wars, commerce and trade, science and technology all hold significance. Even rudimentary aspects of daily life involving manners and customs, education and specific apparel may play an intricate part in the story line. Create enough past and future to make sense for the story’s timeline.