A Master List of 300 Fantasy Names: Characters, Towns and Villages
This week, for all you hardworking writers out there, I’ve created a MASTER list of fantasy names. The hardest thing sometimes for us to create, isn’t great characters, plot ideas, or shocking twists. Noooo siree. It’s original names for our characters and towns! So, I’ve done the heavy lifting for you. All you have to do is scour the page of 300 unique, original fantasy names and keep this list a reference while you write that fandom-worthy novel of yours. Enjoy and happy writing! (PLEASE NOTE THIS LIST IS BETTER VIEWED ON A DESKTOP BECAUSE WORDPRESS SUCKS SOMETIMES AND MAKES VIEWING FROM A PHONE MISERABLE) 100 Fantasy Male Character Names: A list of 100 Fantasy Male Character Names. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy Click To Tweet Lydan Syrin Ptorik Joz Varog Gethrod Hezra Feron Ophni Colborn Fintis Gatlin Jinto Hagalbar Krinn Lenox Revvyn Hodus Dimian Paskel Kontas Weston Azamarr Jather Tekren Jareth Adon Zaden Eune Graff Tez Jessop Gunnar Pike Domnhar Baske Jerrick Mavrek Riordan Wulfe Straus Tyvrik Henndar Favroe Whit Jaris Renham Kagran Lassrin Vadim Arlo Quintis Vale Caelan Yorjan Khron Ishmael Jakrin Fangar Roux Baxar Hawke Gatlen Barak Nazim Kadric Paquin Kent Moki Rankar Lothe Ryven Clawsen Pakker Embre Cassian Verssek Dagfinn Ebraheim Nesso Eldermar Rivik Rourke Barton Hemm Sarkin Blaiz Talon Agro Zagaroth Turrek Esdel Lustros Zenner Baashar Dagrod Gentar Feston 100 Fantasy Female Character Names: A list of 100 Fantasy Female Character Names. #amwriting #amwritingfantasy Click To Tweet Syrana Resha Varin Wren Yuni Talis Kessa Magaltie Aeris Desmina Krynna Asralyn Herra Pret Kory Afia Tessel Rhiannon Zara Jesi Belen Rei Ciscra Temy...
Should You Choose a Career in Writing Fiction? Three Ways to Tell if it’s What You Really Want
Does choosing a career or a college course intimidate the heck out of you? Are your interests pulling you in various directions and you’re not sure which you should choose? I was in your same position years ago. When it came time for me to make decisions about my future, I actually made a choice that would shock you. You probably think I majored in writing in some prestigious college. Well, stay tuned for that funny story later. But for now, let’s talk about you. Let’s talk about your wants and let’s put the future in perspective. Let’s talk three ways to tell if choosing a writer’s life is the one for you by Listening to your voice Listening to your gut Doing your research Your Voice, Your Choice “You should be a lawyer! There’s good money in that and it’s a prestigious career!” “Be a doctor. You’ll save lives and you’ll make good money while you’re at it.” “A business degree is a must if you want to make it in this world and support your future family.” Jeez. A lot of people in your life sure do have a lot of opinions about your future. You trust your family, friends, coaches, and teachers because they all want what is best for you. They all want to see you lead a happy, healthy life with little to no problems. So, they’re right, right? Choosing a prestigious college and getting a degree in a field which promises a high income is the only way to secure your future. Right? Well, here’s the thing, sweet pineapple: they mean well,...
Four Things Young/New Writers Should Know Before Writing a Book
There’s nothing as exciting as discovering your calling. If you’re anything like me, then you knew from a young age that writing was your deal. Now you’ve decided to get serious about it. You want to take your hobby and turn it into a career, following in the footsteps of your favorite authors. You want to write fiction so compelling, a mass of crazed fans dress up as your fictional characters for Comic Con. Here’s the thing though: some writers enter the game with a skewed vision and find themselves giving up prematurely. So I want to share four things all young, fresh-faced unicorn writers like you must understand about the writing journey before you even begin: Writing is hard You must write for the love of writing It’s not about the finish line, it’s about the journey itself Joining a community of writers is a must So let’s break this down a little more… 1. Writing is Hard You probably already figured this one out. Writing is never easy, especially when you put pressure on yourself to write your best all the time. Great writing takes time. It also takes patience, perseverance, and repetition. If you aren’t dedicated to the process, you’ll wander with no ultimate goal in view. There are also universal rules to writing great stories that can intimidate and confuse writers. Those rules can potentially leave you feeling inadequate. So can you still do it? Absolutely. You don’t have to write your best work all the time. In fact, you must allow yourself to fail because hey- you’re not perfect- and you can learn...
Flashbacks: When and How to Use them in your Story
When is the right time to use a flashback in your story? Is a flashback necessary? Is it distracting from the plot? These questions (and more) have got you sweating. Why? Because you don’t know when and how to place flashbacks in your story. But don’t fret- you’re not alone, sweet lil’ Swedish Fish! So how should flashbacks be used in your work of fiction? Ask yourself three questions before you use flashbacks in your story. Would the use of flashbacks be appropriate considering my story’s narrative voice? How does the flashback add meaning to the current (or upcoming) plot point? Which characters are affected by this flashback? So let’s break down the first one… Would Use of Flashbacks be Appropriate Considering my Story’s Narrative Voice/POV?: If you’re not sure what narrative voice you’re using in your novel, have a look-sy at this article here first: If you know what narrative voice you’re using, then it’s time to deduce mon amie. First Person Narrator is the ideal narrative voice for using flashbacks. F.P.N. is the least potentially confusing option for your reader. But before you introduce a flashback with a F.P.N. make sure the flashback: Helps readers understand the character’s choices/fears/limitations Builds upon the character’s personality or relationships Motivates the character arch (AKA emotional changing point) Now, don’t get me wrong, cuddly Chinchilla, one flashback does not have to cover ALL these bases. It only has to cover one or two at a time. If the flashback isn’t doing any of these things, then it’s useless. Let me repeat myself and use italics for emphasis here:...
How to Write Powerful Scenes that Engage Readers
Every writer faces dead scenes at some point (yes, including John Green and Rainbow Rowell). But your dead scenes still have buttloads of potential. Yes, two cheek loads. So don’t toss ‘em. And having meh scenes doesn’t mean you’re a terrible writer either, sweet flamingo. So let’s talk about how to breathe some life into your scenes. Every single scene has to motivate the plot by either: Building up your main character(s) Creating conflict World building (or doing all three!) But first, let’s talk about the necessity of a powerful opening paragraph: The Opening Paragraph: First paragraphs must propose questions to the reader. A powerful first paragraph sets the emotional tone for the rest of the scene. It spotlights the characters involved, offers a setting for the scene to play out in, and throws the reader right into the next plot point. Overwhelmed yet? Lol, don’t panic, baby. Consider these ideal examples of opening scenes: “Alderaan was known to people throughout the galaxy for its beautiful scenery, its aesthetically pleasing architecture, and its commitment to preserving harmony and tranquility. Those people would have been very surprised by the scene at the Aldera spaceport, when the Tantive IV unexpectedly unloaded a hundred refugees from Wobani.” -Leia Princess of Alderaan Claudia Gray “Mr. Hindley came home to the funeral; and- a thing that amazed us, and set the neighbours gossiping right and left- he brought a wife with him. What she was, and where she was born, he never informed us: probably, she had neither money nor name to recommend her, or he would...I’m Rae Elliott: Author, Blogger, Geek
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