by Autumn | Jan 31, 2018 | Tips, Writing
Writing relies heavily on telling the reader descriptions: clothing, appearances, landscapes, cities, movements, clues for time of day, and such. But there is so much more to the world of your story than this! Plus, it is telling and isn’t this supposed to be “show...
by Autumn | Jan 22, 2018 | Tips, Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding is a critical aspect of storytelling that can make or break a fictional work’s success. While essential, even seasoned writers can struggle with worldbuilding, leading to common problems that can disrupt a reader’s immersion in the story. In...
by Autumn | Jan 17, 2018 | Writing
I’ve written a lot of blog posts about world building over the years. They were solutions to problems I had or that stemmed from conversations with other writers. Topics range from how to start off world building, how to make a fantasy map, and tips to create cultures...
by Autumn | Jan 3, 2018 | Tips
Happy New Year! Something about the date change inspires all of us to make resolutions and get our act together. And while that motivation has a hold of you, now is a great time to not only think about your writing goals for 2018, but also to take a look at what...
by Autumn | Dec 23, 2017 | News and Events
This last week AmWritingFantasy went through a major overhaul. The change was so big, the site had to come down for five days. But boy, was it worth it! Not only is a lot of the clutter cleared away and my new partner on the site, Jesper Schmidt, given a place of...
