Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Secret to a Good Sidekick
The beloved “sidekick.” Han had Chewy. Frodo had Samwise. Harry had Ron and Hermione. Captain Kirk had Spock.…
June 6, 2017-
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StoryworldThe End of Civilization
Recently, a friend of mine asked me if western civilization was at the end of its life cycle. It’s…
May 11, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
The Fantastical Character of Setting
“Murder committed on a dark and stormy night.” “A grouchy widow lives alone in a broken down cottage.”…
April 6, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiThe Many Worlds of Sci-fi and Fantasy
In what world does your story live? Sounds like a strange question, doesn’t it? After all, most bookstores…
March 6, 2017 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi
Fantasy and Maps—Does Your Story Need One?
What do “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Chronicles of Narnia,” and “The Land of Oz” all have…
October 6, 2016 -
StoryworldFantastic Geographical Influences on Cultures
As Tatooine’s twin suns slowly inch to the sand dunes in the horizon, a lone figure strains his eyes…
September 11, 2016
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