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Does anyone have tips on making a fantasy world and/or world building for fantasy?
I have become much more interested in fantasy lately and just want to know how to make a cohesive world, maybe for a book, maybe just to play around with, i think it would be pretty fun, even if i don't do much with it!
So any tips or tricks in designing a fantasy realm?
Ulla Thynell (Finnish, b. 1982)
Untitled, 2021
Watercolor and alcohol ink on paper
Rewatched one of the Tom and Jerry movies called Tom and Jerry: The Lost Dragon, and it just seemed funny that Tom was considered the Mama throughout the film since he was the first person the Puffy saw when they were born.
And i joked around that Tom would look good as “The Mother of Dragons”, some type of Game of Thrones jokes was what i was toying with the film about
Though that was when i decided to start planning on making an AU about Jerry being a bartender and coming across Tom who’s the “Mother of Dragons”
Tips for creative writers who want to write about fantasy:
1. Build a rich and immersive world: Create a detailed and imaginative fantasy world with its own history, geography, cultures, and magical systems. Consider the rules and limitations of your world's magic to ensure consistency.
2. Develop unique and compelling characters: Craft memorable characters with distinct personalities, strengths, flaws, and goals. Explore how their backgrounds and abilities shape their experiences and interactions within the fantasy realm.
3. Weave in elements of magic and mythology: Introduce mythical creatures, mystical artifacts, and ancient legends into your storytelling. Use them to add depth, mystery, and wonder to your fantasy world.
4. Embrace world-building details: Pay attention to small but significant details in your world-building, such as food, clothing, customs, and languages. These details will enhance the believability and richness of your fantasy setting.
5. Create a compelling conflict: Develop an engaging conflict or quest that drives your story forward. This conflict could involve a battle between good and evil, a personal journey of self-discovery, or a struggle for power and redemption.
6. Blend familiar and unique elements: Combine familiar fantasy tropes with fresh and inventive ideas to create a unique reading experience. Balance the comfort of the familiar with the excitement of the unknown.
7. Use vivid and descriptive language: Paint a vivid picture with your words, using descriptive language to transport readers into your fantastical world. Engage all the senses to bring your settings, creatures, and magic to life.
8. Establish consistent rules and logic: While fantasy allows for imagination and magic, it's important to establish rules and logic within your world. This will ensure that readers can follow and invest in the story without feeling confused or disconnected.
9. Include themes and depth: Explore deeper themes and messages within your fantasy story. Address topics such as power, identity, morality, and the human condition to add layers of depth and resonance to your narrative.
10. Read widely in the fantasy genre: Immerse yourself in a variety of fantasy novels to familiarize yourself with different styles, world-building techniques, and storytelling approaches. Analyze what works and doesn't work for you as a reader and apply those insights to your own writing.
Remember, fantasy writing is an opportunity to unleash your imagination and transport readers to extraordinary realms. Have fun, be creative, and let your passion for the genre shine through in your storytelling.
Happy writing and happy adventures in the realm of fantasy!
Surprising what you can dig out of books if you read long enough, isn't it?
—Robert Jordan, The Shadow Rising
i got a book on fables and its honestly very interesting
i also got a book on viking folklore so I’m most likely gonna dedicate myself to learning about myths, folklore, other stories and such but yeah
theres really just something about fantasy books that peaks your interest you know?
Introducing Kai! Just your local shopkeeper who DEFINITELY doesn’t do anything illegal, nope, what are you talking about?
Hi friends! I recently opened up commissions for D&D/Fantasy characters!! ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
Feel free to check out my etsy for more details abd my instagram (artbysmallplum)
You can message me here, instagram, or on etsy with any questions. You can also email me!
Heyo! It is important to me that you picture this to Le Festin by Camille. This is a doodle cause I wanted to practice making narrative heavy? illustrations? Idk how to speak but colours look good so here. #oc #art #digitalart #illustration #fantasy #barfight #artistsoninstagram #doodle #digitalart #procreate https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DCWrAAybb/?igshid=wrvu0ofi5815
Squad goals. #art #oc #comic #originalcharacter #fantasy #digitalart #marshmallow #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B5p8MScA0A1/?igshid=hqw403kf9ec3
Mine and some friends’ OC. #oc #sketch #digitalart #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #fantasy You know when you start learning a new language and become obsessed with slapping text in that language everywhere? Yeah... https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HpHFAA_kR/?igshid=vob4aw4kdtuy
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Magic fooddddd Gotta get better at drawing food. #art #digitalart #artistsoninstagram #food #foodart #fantasy #illustration https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzonb7IAUub/?igshid=1kuxxwbxqowbf
Watercolour piece based on the Gloucester Green Market. I’m almost done posting school work 👏 #watercolor #art #artistsoninstagram #illustration #oxford #gloucestergreen #market #fantasy (at Gloucester Green) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzl_F3lA2B7/?igshid=mpui43asny2
Hallo. #art #digitalart #illustration #ashmolean #ashmoleanmuseum #oxford #fantasy #urbanmagic #magiccreatures (at Ashmolean Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzZCAjGgDqK/?igshid=1um23gnpmogn9
#art #digitalart #illustration #ashmolean #ashmoleanmuseum #oxford #fantasy #urbanmagic (at Ashmolean Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSqFpCAIqG/?igshid=184d3tyensmgo
#illustration #art #digitalart #oc #artistsoninstagram #cafe #fantasy #urbanfantasy #magiccreatures https://www.instagram.com/p/BzQ0qfKANcl/?igshid=11gsa0qbc17mw
Classes are done so I’m gonna start spamming college work now.
heya! uploading part of a comic project i did earlier this summer here. if you’re interested seeing the rest of this sweet lesbian fairytale, there’s three page updates every friday on tapas and webtoons ;)
She's got a cheeky smile on
(yet another SoleiWing lol)
Another SoleiWing - art trade
raspberry warheads and cigarettes