What is a fantasy novel? A fantasy novel is a novel which tells of extraordinary happenings that are not usually present in reality.
By definition: "A critical characteristic is that the world features some difference from Earth that is not a result of science or technology, but rather the result of magic or other anomalous phenomena."
Fantasy novels usually includes magic, quests and interesting characters that will keep the reader anxious to know what happens next or how it the novel will end.
Examples of a good fantasy novel that I came across recently is Pendragon. It tells of how a guy named Bobby Pendragon is taken by his uncle to a new world, in halla(the universe). He quest and sole task is to be the saviour of all the other territories and defeat a nefarious character by the name on Saint Dane. It is really a good example of a incredible fantasy novel. Try reading it for yourself!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Deciding the setting in your novel =)
Alright, thought of the most brilliant idea? Now what? Now is the time for you to create and think of the most suitable setting in the novel.
A setting, you say, what is a setting? (Or you could be saying, of course you have to create a setting, silly) Either way I shall explain about a setting.
A setting is basically a blueprint for the plot of your novel.In other words, a setting is the type of characteristics of the place or society in which the plot of the novel tells the readers of.
Now for an example:
Main Characters:
Christine Dae and Raoul ( aristocratic society in the 19th century)
These couple are lovers who face great dangers to keep their love flying high.
Geographic Location:
The Opera House in Paris
By creating a suitable setting, the novel will then be more interesting and the reader's minds can be captured. Their thoughts will be brought to that setting making the novel more realistic thus locking the readers attention preventing them from straying from your novel. =)
A setting, you say, what is a setting? (Or you could be saying, of course you have to create a setting, silly) Either way I shall explain about a setting.
A setting is basically a blueprint for the plot of your novel.In other words, a setting is the type of characteristics of the place or society in which the plot of the novel tells the readers of.
Now for an example:
Main Characters:
Christine Dae and Raoul ( aristocratic society in the 19th century)
These couple are lovers who face great dangers to keep their love flying high.
Geographic Location:
The Opera House in Paris
By creating a suitable setting, the novel will then be more interesting and the reader's minds can be captured. Their thoughts will be brought to that setting making the novel more realistic thus locking the readers attention preventing them from straying from your novel. =)
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Vital steps to engineering a suitable idea.
The 1st step in writing a fantasy novel is getting an idea.
It is harder than it sounds. For you must find an idea that is workable,not stupid and interesting.
Workable means your idea must be logical and believable. In other words you will have to put rules when creating the story line.
If you are going to write about magic, then you will have to put limitations.If you plan to break the laws of physics, you must be willing to explain why and how.
On the other hand, not stupid means that the idea must be fairly self-explanatory. If you have an idea such as a magical fish that grants wishes, but all your characters in the novel wish for are biscuits to feed the fish, it is not a good idea. On the other hand, if characters wish for world peace because the world is facing a deadly war then it is a good idea. It is a good idea because is explains itself well.
Finally,the idea must be interesting not only to yourself but also to the readers so you can captivate their attention and encourage them to read on. If you lose interest in writing your book, this simply means you need to expand and reinvent your idea. This can also mean your idea is not suitable for the fantasy novel.
Your book's subject must be something that inspires and encourages your writing passion. If you believe in the idea, then it can be transformed into an intriguing novel.
It is harder than it sounds. For you must find an idea that is workable,not stupid and interesting.
Workable means your idea must be logical and believable. In other words you will have to put rules when creating the story line.
If you are going to write about magic, then you will have to put limitations.If you plan to break the laws of physics, you must be willing to explain why and how.
On the other hand, not stupid means that the idea must be fairly self-explanatory. If you have an idea such as a magical fish that grants wishes, but all your characters in the novel wish for are biscuits to feed the fish, it is not a good idea. On the other hand, if characters wish for world peace because the world is facing a deadly war then it is a good idea. It is a good idea because is explains itself well.
Finally,the idea must be interesting not only to yourself but also to the readers so you can captivate their attention and encourage them to read on. If you lose interest in writing your book, this simply means you need to expand and reinvent your idea. This can also mean your idea is not suitable for the fantasy novel.
Your book's subject must be something that inspires and encourages your writing passion. If you believe in the idea, then it can be transformed into an intriguing novel.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Writing a novel ain't easy.
Hey people out there, writing is fun and is a hobby that requires a lot of training and sometimes requires talent. What are some of the novels teenagers nowadays read? Fantasy, Romance? Here are some ways to outline the plot of a Fantasy novel.Outlining the plot helps you shape the novel into something you want.
Method 1
Synopsis
- Through this method, the writer needs to write a brief synopsis on the novel before really starting on the hard work of forming the whole novel. By doing this a writer will be able to understand the structure of the story planned. when writing the early synopsis as a plot outline, remember to mention main plots and events in order. Avoid adding the settings and scenes. This will allow and make way for your creativity to bloom when you are writing the whole novel. Thats all for now, i will come back with more methods that i have learned. Any comments and suggestions? please tell me about it!!
Method 1
Synopsis
- Through this method, the writer needs to write a brief synopsis on the novel before really starting on the hard work of forming the whole novel. By doing this a writer will be able to understand the structure of the story planned. when writing the early synopsis as a plot outline, remember to mention main plots and events in order. Avoid adding the settings and scenes. This will allow and make way for your creativity to bloom when you are writing the whole novel. Thats all for now, i will come back with more methods that i have learned. Any comments and suggestions? please tell me about it!!
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