Start a sci fi short story with these elements in mind: Make a strong intro sentence. Place setting with sensory perception. Use the MICE method to open conflict Start somewhere interesting in the story. So, you have a concept, setting and characters for your short …
The fantasy genre is far richer in variety than most people realize, styles include: High Fantasy Fairy Tales Mythic Fantasy Dark Fantasy (remember Grimdark sub-sub) Science Fantasy Prehistoric Fantasy Contemporary Fantasy (remember Urban sub-sub) Swashbuckler Magic, swords, dragons, monsters, all of these elements create the …
Worldbuilding is a complicated, overwhelming process, so remember these 3 steps: Inspiration: Pull from multiple sources. Read, write, consume art. Organization: Build out the key components of a fictional world: Nature, Geography, History, Culture, Magic and Technology. Don’t go too crazy. Line by Line Writing: …
Being as Scooby Doo villains often use the media to their favor, this trend fits with reality. Tricksters have been pulling scams since the begging of civilization. Whether they take the form of double-talking oracles or pickpocketing fortune tellers, the otherworldly seems to be an …