So you want to know how to write an epic fantasy? Welcome to the most thrilling (and sometimes chaotic) creative rabbit hole you’ll ever fall down. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve written a few…

Writing a fantasy novel is one part epic adventure and one part chaotic scroll of never-ending to-dos. There’s the plot, the characters, the magic systems, the map you will obsess over for nine days straight… it’s a lot. 

What is a beat sheet? It’s a plotting tool that helps you map out the key moments in your story—so you don’t end up lost in a swamp of subplots and worldbuilding rabbit holes…

Let me guess: you’ve got a spark of an idea—a thief with a secret past, a crumbling kingdom, a magical blade—but every time you sit down to write, your brain screams, “Where do I even start?”…

So you’ve got a brilliant fantasy story idea rattling around in your head, complete with epic battles, ancient prophecies, and a protagonist with just the right amount of unresolved trauma. Now what? 

Scrivener is practically synonymous with fantasy writing. It’s the software that came up time and again when I first searched for a platform suitable for the complexities of writing fantasy…

Worldbuilding is half the fun of writing fantasy or running a D&D campaign—but keeping track of every kingdom, culture, and magical system? That can get messy fast… 

There are a ton of magic system ideas out there. Coming up with a fresh one that stands out—and actually makes sense? Now that’s a trickier spell to cast.  It’s all fun and games until you realize…