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The Archipelago
My fantasy novel A Philosophy of Air boasts a deep, richly-built world and history. Today I introduce the setting.
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The importance of theme: what your story’s (really) about?
Your story isn’t about what it’s about. Plot simply relates what happens, but a story is really about theme: about an underlying argument and message.
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Naturalistic fantasy: a light touch for weighty tales
What is “naturalistic fantasy?” How does it differ from existing fantasy sub-genres? And how can it change what a fantasy story can deliver?
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How to write a book: one sentence a day
Every day, I write at least one sentence of my novel. This consistency is the key to progress.
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Fog and whisky…and airships
The world of A Philosophy of Air For those new to my blog, my name’s Marc and I’m writing a fantasy novel called A Philosophy of Air. A Philosophy of Air is “naturalistic fantasy,” in which a fantastic premise crashes against an otherwise realistic world. Without magic, fantastical creatures, or mysteriously predestined heroes, this tale…