Good names help both writers and readers move through a story smoothly.” — Dan Schmidt Naming characters in a fictional universe may seem like a simple task, but it can stump some authors. How do we approach this issue? Is there a method to naming characters? In this post, I'll describe how I go about it, …
Month: September 2021
The Hero’s Journey in Fiction
Years ago, I read a fantastic book named The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell. In it, the author details the Hero's Journey. This is a powerful story element that every writer, artist, or spiritual seeker should understand. It illustrates a protagonist's adventures, from a safe haven to the darkest dungeon—be they literal or figurative. The …
Fictional Terms in Ethereal Seals: Crystal Technology
Crystals are a fascinating subject for me. Ever since college, I consumed books and articles on crystals. I also examined more esoteric material, the supposed energy properties of gemstones. With geology as one of my side hobbies, I decided to incorporate it into Ethereal Seals. Elemental crystals are used as storage containers for magic (Shifting) …
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Book Review: Divine Summons
During my break from non-fiction research, I stumbled upon this jewel on Goodreads. I was impressed by the strength of the prose and the story. Rebecca P. Minor did a pleasant job at it. Let's delve into the details, shall we? Premise & Worldbuilding Divine Summons has a classic fantasy atmosphere with elves, dragons, monsters, …
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