I’ve often heard people who give writing advice say “don’t write a prologue.” If I were someone qualified to give writing advice, I’d say, “don’t write a bad prologue.” The prologue at the beginning of Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind is a beautiful and necessary part of the novel. If The Name of … Continue reading On beginnings: The prologue to The Name of the Wind
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World building resources
The beautiful thing about writing a sci-fi or fantasy novel is that you get to create a whole world unlike any other for your novel. The terrifying thing about writing a sci-fi or fantasy novel is that you have to create a whole world unlike any other for your novel. If you’re about to take … Continue reading World building resources
Author Interview: Hector Kopczynski
Welcome to the fourth in a series of author interviews. Today I'm talking to Hector Kopczynski about sexuality and gender in writing, building a truly foreign fantasy world, and reading with a critical eye. Hector is currently working on both an epic fantasy project and a gritty spy thriller. Sarah: Currently you’re working on two very different … Continue reading Author Interview: Hector Kopczynski
Author Interview: Jeanne Marcella
Welcome to the third in a series of author interviews! Today I'm talking with fantasy author Jeanne Marcella about inspiration, self-publishing, and what it's like to write outside the norm. I'm thrilled to talk to the wonderful author of The Phoenix Embryo about her creative process and experience. Sarah: You’ve described your work as transgressive dark … Continue reading Author Interview: Jeanne Marcella
