Back To Reality?
Sandra Norval
There comes a point in the crafting of many a story where fiction and fact collide. As a writer there is a tough task at hand to decide for how…
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The Language of Fantasy: An Introduction
Amy Rose Davis
As I continue down my list of suggested topics for writing articles, I come to one that fills me with more trepidation than even the one about religion. This time,…
How to Use Mental Illness in Your Writing
Laura Graham
Mental illness is always a tricky topic to discuss, especially in the politically correct society of the present. I can tell you though, I work in a psychiatric hospital, and…
Writers vs Readers
Jesse Flohrs
Greetings, Faction Readers! I wish I had time to write to you more often, as my ravings on here always seem to get such good and insightful commentary. Alas, real…
Sex In Fantasy
Ben Galley
Sex in Fantasy. Forgive the pun, but for some it’s a complete turn off, and for others it’s a complete turn on. As an author myself, describing the innards of…
Feel the Fear!
I have a bit of a confession. I’ve spent the last few months living in fear. I took on the task of organising Get Writing 2012, then spent the rest…
The Mythical Hamburger: Food and Flavor in Fantasy
Food in fantasy is not always something we think about as we’re reading, though, in my opinion, we should be. Food can be an important plot device, an interesting way…
Writing Fantasy Songs: Part 1
Ever since I created my list of topics for this column based on your requests, I’ve been mulling over this topic. The suggested topic was “I’d find an article on…
Setting the Scene: Weather
Tegan Beechey
This article is part of a continuing series on setting the scene in fiction. Through this series, I will explore elements critical to creating a compelling setting, including landscape, plants,…
Ready to Submit? Check again…
Lady Rosalie Skinner
After taking on the job of editor and the task of assessing submissions, I am finding a disturbing number of unpolished manuscripts crossing my desk. Therefore, I hope you can…
Why Aren’t You Writing?
Marc Davies
If you were to meet a writer on the street, you could be forgiven for expecting a disorganized person who is generally unable to function at the level normally expected…
Creating God: Religion in Fantasy – Part 4
If you missed Part One of this article you can read it by clicking here. If you missed Part Two of this article you can read it by clicking here.…
