4 Reasons to Never Start Your Novel With Worldbuilding
The Angry NoodleReasons why you should never start your novel with worldbuilding.
8 Writing Prompts to Get You Started Writing Cozy Fantasy
A list of eight cozy fantasy creative writing prompts so that I have more of it to read!
Mundane Utility: The Everyday Uses of 5 Powers in Fiction
Mundane utility is the everyday, mundane use of supernatural abilities. Here are five of these awesome powers, with ideas on how your characters might use…
8 Sci-Fi Story Plot Ideas That Don’t Involve Space
Doing this again, friends, but we're flipping the genre! Here are 8 sci-fi story plot ideas that don't involve space.
Building an Urban Fantasy City by Kristen Brand
Kristen BrandSci-fi and fantasy author Kristen Brand guides us through how to create an urban fantasy city!
Fantasy Steeds: Writing Battle Animals in Fiction
Des M. AstorAuthor Des M. Astor takes on a journey exploring the wondrous magical animals that make the best steeds and battle beasts!
5 Fantasy Clichés That You Don’t Necessarily Have to Avoid
We're doing this again, but this time we're switching it up and bringing you 5 fantasy cliches you don't have to avoid like the plague.
7 (More) Unusual Story Settings to Set Your Story
Looking to write a new story, but not sure where to start? Here are 7 (more) unusual setting ideas to get the brain juices flowing!
Incorporating the Five Senses in Your Fiction Stories (+ Examples)
"Show don't tell" is advice writers get all the time. But how we do we do that? Easy: think through the five senses!
8 Fantasy Story Plot Ideas that Don’t Involve Quests (+Examples)
Maybe everything is a quest. Hell, I don't know. But I'm here to gift you beloved noodles with some fantasy plot ideas that are not…
Fun Ways to Subvert the Chosen One Trope
AK NephtaliWhat are some ways to subvert The Chosen One trope in a way that will keep your readers guessing?
The Sounds of Mythical Creatures: Top 5 Animal Auditory Ideas
When you think of different mythical creatures and monsters, what do they sound like? Here are five great animals that make sounds you could apply…
4 Supernatural Powers We Don’t See Much in Media (But Should)
We saw lots of cool superpowers/magic abilities in media, but what about the many forgotten ones with lots of potential?
8 Interesting Ways to Destroy Your Fictional Society
I want to help you blessed writers find new ways to destroy your fictional world world. Hey, what's a good story without some world-ending conflict?
Top Questions To Ask When Building Your Fictional City (Part 1)
What are some things you should keep in mind when creating a fictional city?
Creating Fictional Cultures For Your World
Inspiration in worldbuilding is great; caricatures are not. Here are some tips on how to create fictional cultures without causing harm to any cultures you…
5 Sci-Fi Clichés That You Don’t Necessarily Have to Avoid
Hey, they're used often for a reason, right? Here are some scifi cliches we shouldn't be avoiding.
Top Questions To Ask When Writing Your Fictional City (Part 2)
Aw snap, here we go again. What are some other good questions to ask when you get to the city building part of the worldbuilding…
