There’s more to writing a successful fantasy story than building a unique world or inventing a new type of magic. From the writing of strong, action-packed scenes to the creation of dynamic, multi-dimensional characters, fantasy author Deborah Chester guides novices and intermediate writers through a step-by-step process of story construction. Whether offering tips on how to test a plot premise or survive what she calls the dark dismal middle, Chester shares the techniques she uses in writing her own novels. Examples drawn from both traditional and urban fantasy illustrate her nuts-and-bolts approach to elemental story design.
With a foreword by New York Times best-selling author Jim Butcher, who studied writing in Chester’s classes at the University of Oklahoma, The fantasy fiction formula delivers a practical, proven approach to writing fantasy like a pro.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719097065
Number of pages: 336
Dimensions: 216 x 138 mm
Listen carefully to what Debbie has to say about telling stories, aspiring writer. She knows exactly what she's talking about.Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files - .
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