Fantasy stories, books, and tips for new writers

The thing most beginner writers struggle with the most is building a consistent writing habit. When you’re just starting out, writing feels chaotic. Your attention is pulled in a dozen directions, and your ability to write seems to depend entirely on the mood you wake up in or whether the muse decided to pay you a visit that day. But the reality is that writing has little to do with inspiration and everything to do with habit. And just to make my point – I’m writing this arti

Are you trying to decide whether to set your novel in the real world or a fantasy one? You’re not alone. Many writers get stuck at this exact crossroads, and I can’t blame them; Realism offers safety, familiarity, but also some serious expectations to meet, while fantasy offers, well, freedom. For many writers, fantasy solves problems that realism creates: overwhelming research, creative limitations, and a sense that everyday life simply isn’t interesting enough. Which is whe

“People think it’s so damn easy,” he says, absentmindedly going through the pockets of his jacket. “The whole possession  thing . ” The thin, sunglasses-clad face he turns to me doesn’t match his dismal tone. His search brings up a pack of rolling tobacco and paper, and now he’s skillfully rolling a cigarette. “At least this one smokes…” We’re sitting at the patio of a cafe, my notebook and phone—recording underway—between us. The late morning is filled with the buzz of peopl