Author: Dan Hanly
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Worldbuilding Unique Countries in a Fantasy World
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This article provides tips on how to create unique and interesting countries in your fantasy worldbuilding. It also includes examples of unique fantasy countries from literature.
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A Guide to Geographical Worldbuilding for Fantasy Authors
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Learn how to craft believable and immersive fantasy worlds with this comprehensive guide to geographical worldbuilding. Discover essential elements and rules for creating logical and consistent landscapes.
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Worldbuilding Tips: Crafting Captivating Fantasy Worlds
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Learn to build detailed environments, diverse cultures, and intricate magic systems. Explore tips on history, lore, and creature creation for captivating stories and games.
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Beyond the Scars: Why Trauma Matters in Fantasy
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The most impactful fantasy stories are those that resonate with the human experience, even in their fantastical elements.
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Where Shadows Dance: Exploring the Overlap of Horror and Fantasy
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As a fantasy author, I’m sometimes asked about the influences that shape my work. While Tolkien, Jordan and Sanderson certainly hold places of honor on my bookshelf, there’s another, perhaps unexpected, genre that whispers darkly in my ear: horror. Horrifying Fantasy For some, the pairing might seem jarring. Fantasy, with its sweeping epics and heroic…