Religion as a Colonizing Force (Fantasy and Religion, Part Two)
The Mists of Avalon explores the conflict between two religions.
Worldbuilding
The Fallibility of Religion (Fantasy and Religion, Part One)
The Priory of the Orange Tree portrays two characters who struggle with differing versions of the same story.
5 More Unique Magic Systems to Inspire Your Own
A unique magic system is a great way to make your fantasy world unforgettable. The most important thing is that it makes sense for your world and the story that you are telling.
5 Stories About the Afterlife that Might Surprise You
Five examples of afterlives that don’t stick to traditional good vs. bad destinations.
Five Things You Should Know about Weapons and Armour When Writing Fantasy
Five facts about real-world weaponry that you should know before you include them in your stories.
4 Fantasy Settings that Aren’t Medieval Britain
Challenge yourself to think out of the box for your next fantasy story.
How Medieval Settings Can Promote Gender Inequality
One of the default character types in this setting is the Warrior, which means that many protagonists are, by default, male.
How to Incorporate Mythology into your Fiction
Want to include allusions to your favourite myths in your novel? Here are three ways to do it.
How to Write a Poetic Prophecy
Thinking about writing a poetic prophecy for your novel? Make sure you follow these steps.
How to Build Your Novel’s Magic System
If you have specific rules for how magic works in your world, you can do some pretty fun things with it.
5 Unique Magic Systems to Inspire Your Own
Whether magic has detailed rules or its source is a mystery, the way it impacts the world is fascinating to explore.
