Another How-2: This One's About Writing Fantasy Stories

"How to Write a Credible Fantasy Story"
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"Do you want to write a fantasy novel, but want to make it credible, original and distinct? Do you want to create you world and your characters and make them believable like some epic tales like Lord of the Rings? Well, start reading. A writer is someone who has the inspiration, not someone who wants the inspiration to come by. Don't wait for inspiration to come to you. A writer is someone who writes. Start having ideas!

"1. After having one or two good ideas, sit and start to write topics on a paper...."

There are ten points in all, plus seven tips.

Two of the most useful ones, I think, are "be creative" and "be patient."

Like most other 'how to write' postings, this one is quite structured. That suits me fine, since I like to (over) plan.

On the other hand, my third-oldest daughter, who has actually written fantasy stories - that others want to read - doesn't work this way.

It can't hurt to read the post, though: you might even learn something.