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Tag: species

The Problem with “The Hobbit” Movies

February 21, 2015June 10, 2016 Rand

I just saw the second installment of “The Hobbit” movies, “The Desolation of Smaug“, and thought it suffered from the same problem as the original, which is no real surprise as they were filmed at the same time. I don’t Read More …

Articles, Critiquesfantasy, Fantasy tropes and conventions, race, species, storytelling mistakes, The Hobbit3 Comments

How to Create Fantasy Races or Species, Part 3

February 21, 2015July 12, 2015 Rand

In Part 1 we discussed the physical aspects of creating races in fantasy books. Part 2 covers the mental.  Now we’ll look at a downloadable template you can use as a starting point to aid your creative writing. Download the Read More …

Articles, World Buildingauthor, fantasy, Fantasy tropes and conventions, species, world building

How to Create Fantasy Races or Species, Part 2

February 21, 2015June 10, 2016 Rand

In part 1, we looked at some physical considerations when creating races in fantasy books, while building your own world. Now we’ll look at some mental aspects. Mental Considerations Worldview When I watch alien species/races on TV or see them Read More …

Articles, World Buildingfantasy, Fantasy tropes and conventions, species, world building

How to Create Fantasy Races or Species, Part 1

February 21, 2015June 10, 2016 Rand

In this three part series, we’ll look at creating races in fantasy books. This entry focuses on the physical considerations, while Part 2 will discuss the mental ones. Part 3 includes a downloadable template you can use. While using the Read More …

Articles, World Buildingfantasy, Fantasy tropes and conventions, race, Science Fiction and Fantasy, species, world building

Fantasy Species vs. Race?

February 21, 2015June 10, 2016 Rand

What’s the difference between “race” and “species” and when should you use what in your fantasy settings?  I’ve taken a look into this myself and made the right choice for me.  Read on for ideas on making the right choice Read More …

Articles, World Buildingfantasy, Fantasy tropes and conventions, J. R. R. Tolkien, race, species, world building, writing4 Comments
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