Fantasy fiction has that special touch that makes them different from sci-fi or dystopian fiction.
It's that sense of imagination and adventure we all love. But the question is, how do you summon it?
If you normally write dystopian or science fiction, it may or may not be easier to transition over to fantasy. Fantasy can be anything you can imagine, which is why most amateur writers are fond of it.
Today I am going to tell you how to create your own fantasy world. It can be a kingdom, a forest, a town, anything. So let's start with its landscape. What does everything look like? Mountains, valleys, cliffs, or meadows?
Once you have a simple idea of what you want your world to look like, think of a name. If you don't have one now, that's fine. You want the name to make sense, though. If your world is pretty much all flat land, you probably aren't going to call it the "Enchanted Hills".
This is the stage where you can brainstorm some other ideas you want to incorporate into your world. Maybe there are four lakes at each corner of the kingdom. If so, what are they for? These connecting ideas will come in handy later if you write a story using this world.
But wait a moment.
Who are the inhabitants of this land? Mysterious elves? Dragons? Faries? Remember, this is a fantasy world, so you get to be creative. Maybe there are three clans of inhabitants, wolves, mermaids, and dryads, for example. Then you could divide the kingdom three ways for each clan. And perhaps one of the clans is jealous of the other, if so, why? Try to fill in all the gaps of your world so that everything looks nice or at least makes sense.
For those who are designing their own kingdom for the use of a story, think of different towns to add in. Each could serve a certain purpose related to your characters and story. Don't forget to make your protagonist's hometown or village unique. Maybe give each citizen there a certain trait they all share, so your protagonist or other character can differ from that.
If it so helps, draw a map. It's better to visualize your world on paper then in your head. Unless you're an artist and you wish to color your world, a simple sketch will do. Keep in mind the best fantasy worlds are the most unique and creative, so don't be afraid to step outside the lines!
For more information on fantasy worlds, look up some older posts on my blog. Also, read lots of fantasy books and take note of important details.
Good luck on your fantasy novel!
- Ashlyn, Aspiring Author of Today
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