Fantasy has been one of the all-time favorite genre. Readers patronizes this category because of the beauty and awesomeness that every fantasy story showcases. These tales are commonly based from mythologies, legends, and imagination. The use of magic and supernatural beings are the basic characteristics of this literary text. These traits can be found in the plot, theme, characters, setting, and other elements of a story. This genre is not only fostered in literature but also in other platforms, such as film, theater, and art.
There are various fantasy novels present in the avenue of literature. Examples of these well-written fantasy books are The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, American Gods by Neil Gaiman, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, Harry Potter by J.K Rowling, and more. In film, on the other hand, there are also a bunch of widely watched fantasy movies, such as The Avengers, Maleficent, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, etc. So, if you are on the brink of writing the next bestselling fantasy novel then worry not! Written below are the substantial guide on how to come up with a perfectly written fantasy tale.
Trust Your Imagination
One of the best and effective weapon an author possesses is his or her imagination. This is where all the amazing thoughts and out of this world ideas are generated. There are just so much wonderful things that you can create by merely imagining. You can form you own world, give birth to one of a kind creature, use magic, have the ability to fly, and more. You are allowed to bridge your real life to your imaginative world. If you also want to be a hero, ruler, sidekick, or villain in your story, then you are free to do so. Put your trust to your imagination and let the concepts flow.
Craft the Plot Properly
A perfect plot leads to a successful story. There is just too much complexity a plot contains. It is composed of not just one but five sequence of events. Thus, you need to give enough attention in forming it because it serves as the foundation of your story. Make sure that there are no plot holes in every component of the plot, such as the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement. And if there are holes, evaluate and stitch them using the appropriate and necessary stitches. You may also add some scenes that will arouse various emotions from the readers — writing action scenes in fantasy fiction or putting a character on the verge of death for example.
Balance the Dialogue and Narration
A story composed of only dialogues is not ideal because the readers will get confused and will not comprehend the tale. On the other hand, a story that is entirely made up of narration has a tendency to bore the readers. That is why it is important that these two elements — the dialogue and narration, are evenly mixed to create a well-written outcome. With the use of dialogue, the readers can see how the characters are interacting with each other and moving the story forward. The utilization of narration is also beneficial because it can create a smooth transition from each scene and setting. It can also help the readers fully understand what is happening in the story.
Make Use of the Many Literary Devices
There are plenty of literary devices present and available to use. There are no restrictions in writing a story as well as in using literary devices. However, you must put to mind that coherence and relevance are important in every story. That said, only pick and add the literary devices that can enhance your story. You may add a touch of suspense to create tension to the tale, create some foreshadowing to make the plot more engaging, use a handful of figurative language to stir the minds of readers, make use of imagery, or put a couple of symbolisms. There are just too much you can add in your in-progress story to make it into a perfect whole. Thus, do not forget to put the literary devices to use.
There is a wide array of fantasy fiction novel that have been read by bibliophiles, adapted into films, and bought by patrons. Authors and aspiring authors of this genre have been striving to create worlds, characters, and themes to make their novels as one of the many page turners and hook up the readers. There are just a lot of walkways that fantasy fiction writers can build and connect to both real and fictional worlds through writing. Fantasy is truly a genre that can bring out the best of both worlds — reality, imaginative, and fictional.
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