This seems to always be a divisive subject amongst writers. Some writers wouldn’t dream of killing off one of their characters, while other writers are more than happy to recreate their own versions of the infamous Red Wedding from Game of Thrones within their own works. Within the realm of fiction, character deaths can extend beyond … Continue reading Killing Characters
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Author Interview with Ashley L. Hunt
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview Fairytale Dragons Author Ashley L. Hunt. Where do you get your inspiration? My inspiration comes from a lot of places. Sometimes it's a way I had wished another story ended. Some of it is adventures I would have loved going on, if they were possible. (Anyone know where I … Continue reading Author Interview with Ashley L. Hunt
How to Write Side Characters
When written correctly, side characters can actually be some pretty interesting people. Plus, they add a lot to the story. Yes, we all have to put effort into making our protagonists and antagonists multi-dimensional characters, but that doesn’t mean we’re allowed to forget about our side characters. While they might be minor characters in the … Continue reading How to Write Side Characters
Villains: A Twisted Love Story
Villains. Most stories don’t make sense without them. They are needed to propel a story forward, by giving our hero someone to confront. Nothing will make your hero look even more heroic than a worthy opponent. Therefore, villains are quite important. And they need to be written well in order to give your story the … Continue reading Villains: A Twisted Love Story
Writing a Fight Scene
Let’s face it. Writing can sometimes be a struggle for us all. But the one thing that is perhaps the most difficult to write are fight scenes. They’re high-stakes, and very intense confrontations between characters, so if done wrong, they will end up reading very, very badly. When we think of fight scenes, we probably … Continue reading Writing a Fight Scene
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