As a fantasy author, being aware of common pain points in the genre can help you connect with readers more effectively and create a story that resonates. By understanding what can potentially pull readers out of a narrative, you’re one step closer to delivering a book they’ll want to finish and share.

Here’s how to approach reading fantasy in a way that goes beyond just being a fan of the story and helps you grow as a writer.

Descriptive writing allows you to teleport your readers directly into your fantastic setting, and understanding how to effectively write descriptions is one of the most powerful tools you can have in your creative arsenal.

Ever wondered what the appendix at the end of fantasy novels is for? Wonder no more! It’s all explained here.

Learn the basics of designing an elemental magic system for your setting and light your imagination on fire.

The power of language goes even deeper in fantasy.

Geography plays a huge role in the way your fantasy cities operate.

Unique characters are the life of your story, so give them their own personalities.

Understanding how to create an economy for your fantasy kingdoms isn’t as scary as it sounds!