Storytelling

A brown fireplace with a roaring fire in the middle. Above the fireplace are 2 blue windows with sunbeams going towards the fireplace. The background is a blue gradient from a darker blue at the top to a lighter blue at the bottom. The Sunlit Hearth explores a variety of topics such as classic fantasy, modern fantasy, and realism in fantasy. It also looks at fantasy charm, good fantasy maps, and great fantasy maps. Other topics include reusing story ideas, rejected story ideas, the war of good vs evil, fantasy nature, and fantasy countries. It also explores industry in fantasy, fantasy races, fantasy religion, character motivation, villain protagonist, character exploration, lore in fantasy, and reader engagement. Other topics include fantasy storylines, character development, plot twist, fantasy currency.

The Sunlit Hearth: How to Create an Excellent Fantasy Currency

CONTENTS Introduction When building up a fictional world from scratch, there are many things you must do which can result in a lengthy to-do list. An essential item on said list the fantasy currency and it is one of the most important, since it forms the basis of the economic system your world will use.  […]

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The Fantasy Vampire: A Powerful Monster of the Night

CONTENTS The Premise What is associated with blood and the nighttime? If you thought of a fantasy vampire, you’re right. This monster is a mainstay in the genre, appearing in many works and there’s a reason why it keeps popping up. It is a goldmine in terms of storytelling potential, meaning you can use it

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