Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 1: Create Your Own Fantasy Story
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Feeling inspired by The Legends of King Arthur, Tristan and Isolde and other epics and want to write your own fantasy story?

Steps

Method 1 of 1: Create Your Own Fantasy Story

1. 1 Choose from what person you will narrate. Typically, first-person stories allow you to show more of the characters' experiences, while third-person, which is most common, makes it easier to follow a large number of characters. There are also second-person stories, which is not common because the story is told as if it were happening to the reader. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a choice.
2. 2 Think about where the events will take place. In what world does the plot unfold? How big is it? Where is civilization?
   • Make your world logical, but not too logical. You want to make your world realistic, but not the same.Think about our world; people are the same, but they have different cultures, beliefs, opinions, etc. Reflect on this in the world that you create. How to logically connect different cultures and peoples? If, for example, your world is based on ancient Scandinavia, and the city is described as techno-futuristic, then you need a good reason for this, otherwise your world will be illogical.
   • Draw a map of your imaginary world. Don't be afraid to change it to make it the way you like it (but don't forget the logic). In many ways, the map is the backbone of your story. It is known that it was the map that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write The Mysterious Island.
   • Create a story for your world.
     1. Start with the map.
     2. Draw dots to represent future civilizations.
     3. Imagine the difference between two countries, for example, constantly at war among themselves over certain borders, and give them characteristics. Think about the stereotypes inherent in people from different countries in our world, which are formed from everything from petty disputes over land to not coming to the aid of an ally in a decisive battle.
3. 3 Living beings and peoples. Pick up fantasy creatures (elves, gnomes, goblins, dragons, etc.). Change them and give them your own special, unique features. Come up with your own people. Give them all something of the real story (the map can help you with this again, and you can use the timeline). They should be written in such a way as to deepen and enrich your world. Be sure to describe culture, religion, gods and beliefs to show why people act in one way or another, or to explain their holidays. Give each genus a specific strength and weakness and explain why you created them. Nations appear for a reason; how and for what they were created (were they created by Gods, appeared as a result of evolution, or were they the result of an experiment of another people ...)?
4. 4 Come up with complex, deep, multifaceted and memorable characters. Consider these questions. What made the main character go on an adventure? What does he or she want? What does he or she learn while traveling? Why is the villain versus the hero? Whom will the hero meet during his journey? How will they help or hinder him or her? Why?
   • You can make your hero a young man or a girl, swinging a sword or solving crossword puzzles, and a rival - an evil lord who wants to rule the world, but give them depth and something else that will distinguish them from other dashing heroes and evil masters of thought. The less cliché, the better.
   • Give a rich backstory to as many characters as possible (especially the main characters and villains). While this may not play a big role in your story, it can help you understand them and make the right choices for them.
   • Give your main character an incentive to fight. Whether it's saving a loved one, seeking revenge for an unforgivable crime, running away from someone or something, or preventing something bad, explain what will happen if the hero fails.
5. 5 Ask yourself, what is the theme of your story as a whole? Having a clear understanding of this makes it easier to lead the story and less likely to stray from the topic.
6. 6 Place obstacles in front of the hero and see how he overcomes them. Make him also struggle with despair and suffering.
   • Sometimes it may turn out that the hero has a tragic fate. It can be painful, but a good tragedy always hurts. And remember that fighting and conflict is good. Tragic stories are better remembered.
   • If you still want the hero to survive, find some way to do this. Maybe a worthy minor character saved by the hero in the work earlier, in turn, will save him from a sense of gratitude. Maybe the hero has kept some item given by a friend at the beginning of the story (Chekhov's gun), which will save him.Or he will convince the selfish antihero that he is the latter's only hope to get what he wants and thus be saved. But never, in any case, do not come up with unexpected outcomes. If nothing in the story can save the hero, let him die. If you need another hero after the death of the first, then perhaps his friend could take on this role.

Tips

• You can always write a sequel, so don't rush things in the book, but also don't force the plot to develop too slowly, otherwise the story will become boring.
• Remember that you do not need to follow the above tips in the order in which they are written. If you want to come up with the characters first, and only then the setting, so be it.
• Let your characters unfold slowly, gradually, and imperceptibly. Sometimes it's even better if they don't understand that they are changing. Changes can be simple or complex, depending on the story. But do not force the characters to be the same throughout the first part, then reincarnate and completely change, because you will get two characters. Even if the transformation of the hero is very painful, think it over so that these changes do not come out of nowhere.
• Interesting supporting characters can enrich your story, but be careful not to let them get out of hand. They are secondary, don't let them become the center of attention.
  • Secondary characters can and should participate in the disclosure and development of the character of the protagonist. What different sides do they show?
  • But if they are well enough designed, they may be worthy of their own story, albeit not fantasy; look at Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
• Add the inner experiences of characters that are close to the theme of your story and make your story even more interesting. Exciting topics are, for example, the transformation of a teen into an adult, the fall of a hero, retribution, redemption, overcoming oneself, seeking recognition, becoming a better person, and overcoming prejudices. There are many ways to develop a character.
• One of the important aspects of an epic work is the large number of events. Nobody wants to read a story in which nothing happens. Be it adventure quest, war, political intrigue, fighting monsters, mythical places, trying to get revenge (old trick, but it works!), Treasure hunt, whatever, but something has to happen. The more events in your story, the more fascinated and interested your readers will be, pondering how you can tie it all together.
• You don't have to write your story chronologically. If you have a great idea for a mid-book scene and are still writing the beginning, go for it and describe the mid-scene scene. You can add it when you get to this part.
• Feel free to take inspiration from famous opuses, but don't copy them. The more original you can write, the better.
• Try adding your own flavor if possible. Tolkien added languages ​​he invented. Other successful techniques can be, for example, poems, drawings, writing style, myths, and the like. Everything you can enjoy!
• Try to think from the perspective of your protagonist, paying attention to how things reflect on everyone they meet. This will help you show how the environment of the main character changes in contrast to the secondary characters.

Warnings

• Do not copy other authors. They might inspire you, but don't plagiarize.
• Plan ahead, but not too far, or you may focus on continuing rather than writing now.
• It is very easy to forget about history and concentrate on the world you are creating as such.

What do you need

• Paper and pencil / pen or computer is something to jot down your story and ideas.
• Good imagination