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briarcrawford · 1 year

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Are Animals Becoming Extinct in Fantasy Novels?

Recently, I read this post titled “Animals have been taken off in novels since 1835. Is fiction undergoing its own extinction event?” which talks about a study that found that since 1835, the use of wild animals in fiction has dropped drastically.

Many are blaming this “slow extinction” on modern societies disconnect to nature. After all, not everyone spends their days outside, so they might not notice mice, birds, or even the insects at their feet. If they do not think about animals in their daily life, why would they think about them while writing?

That is the theory, at least.

It is worthwhile pointing out what several other writers and readers are; there are plenty of animals in children’s fiction. That is true, but what about young adult to adult fantasy? Since that is what I personally write, that is what I wanted to talk about.

Just going off what books I think of first, it seems like often in fantasy novels, the only prey animals (like deer, squirrels, or rabbits) that we see are after nearly always during or after they are hunted. Then there is the complete lack of mosquitos, leaches, biting ants, and other annoying creatures.

Sometimes, there is a mention of the sound of birds singing, but rarely ever are there any details of the birds or what they are doing. Where are the ducks and swans on the lakes? Where are the birds building nests?

Now you may be going “What is the point? Why should I care?” and I get that, but by eliminating these creatures, your novels could be losing a sense of realism.

For example, in Stephen Kings The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon — which I argue is a light fantasy story, not a horror story — has a girl is lost in the woods and stalked by a creature. Interestingly, even most survival books fail to mention animals apart from for food, but Stephen King did not do that. He had deer, water bugs skittering across ponds, and even wasps that attack the main character. This added a sense of reality to the novel. It was not just a forest with some trees and plants, it was a forest filled with life, and that can be dangerous for anyone, let alone a young girl.

So, go ahead, raise the mood with your characters. If they are miserable, make them more so by having the mosquitos bite at them day and night or have them step in a anthill. If they are happy, they could watch a mother bird feeding its young or a swan rubbing necks with its partner.

Adding more hints of nature could not only amplify the mood, but it could also make your forests seem more real.

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worldanvil · 6 months

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Writing a gripping fantasy novel requires careful planning, skillful execution, and a deep understanding of the genre. By following these tips, you can write your fantasy book with confidence!

https://blog.worldanvil.com/writing-advice/write-fantasy-book-7-tips-for-a-spellbinding-novel/

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the-talented-and-the-damned · 4 months

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acsuttles · 11 days

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rhokisb · 2 months

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Orlogg looked at Dante and muttered, “This guy.” Dante chuckled and helped the half-Orc to his feet. Shenzu and Vestare had not stopped for the group and were further down than the others. There was a loud groan of wood against stone and creaking metal, then a series of coughs.

“Urgh, we should turn back.” Vestare gagged. The clink of metal against stone signalled Armand’s charge down the stairs, “Why, what’s down there?”

“A burial site. The whole town must be down here.” Came the reply in a thick Northern accent.

“We should go in anyways, maybe there is something there we need.”

“If you want to walk into a crypt, be my guest.” Vestare shot back. Dante, Orlogg and Dank shrugged from their place on the stairs, “There could be worst things.”

“Graves have money.”

“And we’re already here.” The three decided amongst themselves before stumbling further down the stairs, almost tripping over one another to reach the bottom. As they clatter down the final steps, Shenzu looked up and shook his head disapprovingly.

“The dead should be respected, you thieves. How would you feel if someone robbed your grave because they could.”

~Day 37 of Weyard snips~

“Uh...lucky guy?” Orlogg scratched his head. Shenzu sighed.

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colorful-escapades · 10 months

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Mermaid Zodiac: Gemini 🧜‍♀️ ♊ 👬 🧜🏼‍♀️

Gemini (May 21 - June 20): A playful and communicative mermaid who is a master of mimicry, adept at imitating other creatures and making friends easily.

Gemini Possesses the gift of voice mimicry, able to imitate the sounds and calls of any sea creature, granting them unique forms of communication and camouflage.

As a curious and adaptable mermaid, your underwater castle features a unique design with multiple interconnected chambers and secret passageways, providing endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

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ladyangelsea · 1 year

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🎆𝗠𝗖 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗗𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 & 𝗦𝗡𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗧 - 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥🎆 How would your MC spend the New Years? Neve wouldn't do much of anything. She'd stay home and watch TV. Here is a snippet about how Neve spends New Years! Enjoy! *** Nothing moved. Nothing echoed. Nothing hummed. Fireworks ruptured the silence, booming through the frosty night air. I whispered out a soft sigh and plopped down on the soft, somewhat dilapidated couch, bottle of sparkling grape juice in hand. The seat next to me remained empty no matter how much I tried to pretend that he sat there saying my name. Neve. I took a swig from the bottle and grabbed the television remote. The television screen shifted from black to a sparkling ball. People danced in the streets watching a band play. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The host shouted with glee, “Happy New Year!” I held up my bottle to the television screen to give my salutations. Then I downed the entire bottle in one gulp. *** 🎆🎆🎆 #nowipwritersway #snippetsaturday #yafantasyauthor #amwritingfantasy #authortkkhan #authorsofig #writerscommunity #writerswritesnippets #writingcommunityofinstagram #writingofinstagram #writingsofinstagram #iamwriting #fantasybookstagram #writingfantasy #bookstagrammersunite #fantasybookstagram #authorsofinstagram #bookishfeed #writersofinstagram #creativewriting #writersconnection #writersociety #authorsofinsta #writersofinsta #fantasyauthor #indieauthorsofinstagram #indieauthors #authorgram #authorssupportingauthors #fantasywriter (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4Sn9wrpBE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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thechaoticbookwyrm · 1 year

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𝕎𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕣 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕥... ☆ What does that even mean? I don’t rest much. Kind of the opposite because, that’s just part of being chronically ill. When I have the energy to do things, I do my best to do the things, even if it hurts me later. ☆ Today, it doesn’t feel like there was much rest. I woke up, went grocery shopping with my little brother, made his birthday pie for tomorrow, and threw a frozen dinner into the oven. ☆ (Can you believe he’s going to be 21 tomorrow? Because I cannot!) 🎂 🎉 ☆ Now, I’m planted at my desk with a hot cup of tea, and I might do a little bit of writing. Maybe that can count as rest? ☆ #Author #Writer #Bookworm #Bookwyrm #WriterFriendsChallenge #ChronicallyIll #DisabledCreator #WritingFantasy #AmWriting https://www.instagram.com/p/ClxKANPLCtQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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a-d-silver · 2 years

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⁣Tea break ☕🫖 What’s your favourite beverage to drink while writing?👩🏻‍💻 . . . #writing #writers #teatime #tea #writingromance #writingfiction #writingfantasy #writingadventures #tealovers #chaitea #chaitealatte #chailovers #aspiringauthor #photooftheday #teaph #teaphotography #teaparty #fantasy #writerlife #teaart #writerphotographer #fantasyromancebooks #resttime #chaiphotography #chailovers #chailover #chailovers☕️ #writingtea #writerscommunity #writingcommunityofinstagram #imwriting (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkIIJVor54k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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jgcully · 2 years

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We now return to our regularly scheduled programming. Hope to write up a blog post soon but basically I took a couple of months off posting to get at other stuff and am now back 🙂. Currently writing up book 5 and also writing up a new #DnD campaign (hence the pics of these great books! ) #imback #gm #dm #rpg #dnd #writersofinstagram #writer #dungeonsanddragons #fantasy #writing #WritingCommunity #writingfantasy https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGH1qmrqIa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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kareneiizabeth · 2 years

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I drew Megumi and Katsumi from Eyes of Melted Moonstone!! The one in red is Ōuchi Katsumi, and the one in green/pink is Mōri Megumi. Which is your favorite? 🧐 I primarily work with acrylics, but it’s fun to switch it up every now and then to keep my skills sharpened. Being an artist grants me the unusual opportunity to actually craft my characters visually as I go. I find that drawing them actually helps me write them in a way that feels more grounded! So there’s my little writing tip for anyone that’s also an artist. ☺️ Lastly~ 日本語が話せますか？ I’ll be looking for sensitivity readers once I’ve deemed the second draft satisfactory, so lookout for that announcement! 👀 #art #characterart #characterdesign #character #characterillustration #artwork #artist #digitalart #digitalillustration #digitalartist #writingcommunity #writer #writing #montanaauthors #authors #authorlife #wip #writingfantasy #本 #読む #ざっか https://www.instagram.com/p/CjdV1i8L6My/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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briarcrawford · 1 year

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A Common Problem With Fantasy Castles: The Details

Commonly, in both books and movies, the castles are shown or described as having bare, cold, stone walls and floors. They look dark, depressing, and sometimes not even all that impressive even though someone important is living there. What people are forgetting is that when you invite people into your castle, how it looks can be a representation of how powerful you are. As well as that, if you are going to live there, you will want to make it comfortable.

Yes some castles did have bare stone, but I just want to clarify that it is not your only option. Here are some ideas on how make your fantasy castles seem more interesting:

Flooring

Wood Stains. You can stain wood a variety of colors

Tiles. Hand-painted medieval tiles can be absolutely stunning (though expensive) and some have lasted even to today.

Rugs and Carpets. Not only do they help with warmth, but they can also send a message. If someone enters a castle and there is a rug on the floor that would have cost a fortune to make, that tells the visitor that this person has so much money, it is fine to walk on the rug.

Walls

Whitewashing. Whitewashing castle walls(sometimes after smoothing them with plaster) was extremely common, which alone brings a lot of brightness to the room.

Fabric. Tapestry was a quick and less expensive way to add extra insulation to a room, and also added color. Imagine elaborate hand-stitched artworks.

Wainscoting. This is simply just wood added to the wall for decoration, but it can be expensive.

Stonework. The stone of the castle itself could be made beautiful. For an example of amazing carved stonework, look up Rosslyn Chapel.

Paintwork. Yes, medieval times did have colorful paints. Many of the mural decorations were incredibly detailed, but even simple flowers were popular to paint on walls.

Other Décor

Even medieval people hung up items just for the sake of decoration. Commonly in movies, the most interesting thing you see on the walls is a coat-of-arms, or maybe a boars head, but you do have more options.

Suits of Armor. Many suits of armour for royals would never see battle, but they could be shown off. This was a way of showing your power. In fact, children, dogs, cats, and even elephants, have all had armour made for them, even though some of these would never see battle, or quickly grow out of the fit.

Imported Items. Imports were expensive, and having decorations from another culture made you look educated and rich.

Furniture. Could be metal, wood, or stone. It could be amazingly detailed.

Statues. Keep in mind that many of statues used to be painted, so they don’t have to all be void of color. They also do not all have to be about a families history; sometimes people are passionate about a certain subject. For example, a king might have an obsession with an ancient culture and collect statues about that cultures myths.

Weapons. I have been into a few castles where the collections of weapons cover the walls of the entire rooms.

Pottery. Ancient or simply just the most famous artist of the times.

Lighting. Candles, especially beeswax, were not cheap. Having enough candles to brighten an entire room is for sure a show of wealth.

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the-talented-and-the-damned · 4 months

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acsuttles · 11 days

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#amwriting #Writingcommunity #Epic #Fantasy #EpicFantasy #Writing #Writingfantasy #WritingEpic #WritingEpicFantasy #Chapterbooks

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fanfictionlibrary01 · 2 years

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Today's reading club is in session! These are the works that are being read:

Favorite Fics Gathering | 30 July 2022 12:00

love became an act of defiance by lowbatteryhealth

OMORI - 10k words [Part 1]

All Hallow’s Eve by WhisperingDarkness

Harry Potter/MCU - 1.6k words

Steps by ftld

Haikyuu!! - 6.2k words

tax benefits and plastic rings by WritingFantasy

Your Turn to Die - 8.3k words [Part 1]

[WATERBREAK 10 mins]

love became an act of defiance by lowbatteryhealth

OMORI - 10k words [Part 2]

i put my minecraft bed next to urs :( by Livesinbooks

Genshin Impact - 3.1k words

tax benefits and plastic rings by WritingFantasy

Your Turn to Die - 8.3k words [Part 2]

hand me a shovel, i’m going in! by Vroomian

天官赐福 - 墨香铜臭 (Tiān Guān Cì Fú - Mòxiāng Tóngxiù) - 2.8k words

#community #discordserver #fanfic #fanfiction #fanfictionlibrary #fandom #fic rec #fanfic recommendation #audio fanfiction #harry potter #marvel mcu #mcu fandom #omori #genshin impact #haikyuu!!#haikyū!!#your turn to die #tian guan ci fu #heaven's official blessing

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ladyangelsea · 1 year

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❄𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘❄ Lower lip trembling, I slung my knapsack over my shoulder and headed outside. Slashing winds separated leaves from tree limbs, exposed and agonizing in a savage world. The wind ripped right through me. Tears stung my eyes. I turned up my coat collar in a fruitless attempt to battle the wind. ❄❄❄ #snippet #authorsofinstagram #amwriting #writingcommunity #indieauthor #writersofinstagram #author #writerscommunity #writer #bookstagram #writerslife #writersnetwork #writersofig #writerwednesday #wednesdaysnippet #amwritingfantasy #amwritingfiction #amwritingscifi #amwritingya #amwritingromance #amwritingyafantasy #amwritingfantasyfiction #thewritercommunity #fantasywriting #writingfantasy #writinganovel #yafantasywriter #iwriteya #yafantasy #themoonstarsandskychallenge (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnSOPBELu3c/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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