Keep an eye out over the next week or two for my upcoming series of articles which will feature a step-by-step guide on making a really nice fantasy map in GIMP. Part one will tackle getting your ‘antique paper’ background…
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The personal blog of fantasy writer J W Shortland. Thoughts on writing & worldbuilding, interviews with authors and genre news.
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Antique/Fantasy Map Tutorial – Coming Soon!
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Writing by Quotes – Lord of the Rings
So, here’s what I hope will be an interesting post (hopefully the first in a series) and something a little different. I’m going to post quotes from the Lord of the Rings and then talk a little about various aspects…
Fantasy Dos and Don’ts
Right, new week, new load of posts coming your way! Today, I’ll be pointing out some of my most important dos and (mostly) don’ts when writing fantasy fiction. DON’T… Try to be Tolkien – The last boats to the Grey…
And Don’t Call Me Shirley: Part One – Character Names
Deciding on a name for a character can be like trying to decide which sandwich to have for lunch. Sometimes you know exactly what you want and it works for you (Chicken and Bacon). Sometimes you struggle and you end…
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