Paul GilbertUnsual Consequences Of A Death SceneWe have discussed how to and how not to write a death scene over the last three blog posts. In the first of the three, we stressed that a…Nov 1, 2019Nov 1, 2019
Paul GilbertHow NOT To Write A Death SceneThe last two blog pieces have covered the topic of how to write a death scene in a fiction or fantasy novel. We looked at the rules as…Oct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2019
Paul GilbertHow To Write An Emotionally Impactful Death Scene (Part II)In the first blog piece on how to write an emotionally impactful death scene, we discussed the four factors needed to make a death scene…Sep 24, 2019Sep 24, 2019
Paul GilbertHow To Write A Death Scene (Part I)A death scene should be one of the most emotionally impactful moments in the narrative. Therefore, writers should put great thought into…Sep 16, 2019Sep 16, 2019
Paul GilbertHow To Write A Phenomenal Battle (Part II — During & After The Battle)In the first of the two blog pieces on the eight great tips on how to write a phenomenal battle, we discussed the first four tips. These…Sep 9, 2019Sep 9, 2019
Paul GilbertEight best tips on how to write a phenomenal battleBattles are a key feature of the fantasy genre. The battlefield is the place where ambitions clash, where Faiths collide, where heroes…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Paul GilbertThe Importance of BoredomThe importance of boredom in the (novel-)writing process cannot be understated. Christopher Nolan, one of the most talented and successful…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Paul GilbertTop 5 Ways To Beat Writer’s BlockWriter’s Block is defined in the dictionary as: the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing…Aug 26, 2019Aug 26, 2019
Paul GilbertEight Best Tips On How To Create A Complex Fantasy World (Part II)In the first blog post on this topic, we looked at the first five of the eight best tips on how to create a complex fantasy world. There…Jul 22, 2019Jul 22, 2019
Paul GilbertEIGHT GREAT TIPS ON HOW TO BUILD A SOPHISTICATED FANTASY WORLD (PART I)Now that we have finished assessing the five most crucial questions that writers must ask themselves, we can look at eight great tips on…Jul 16, 2019Jul 16, 2019