“Unveiling the Secrets: 5 Surprising Lessons I Learned While Crafting My First Fantasy Epic”
Embarking on the journey of writing your first fantasy novel is like stepping into a labyrinth—exciting and a little scary. On July 28th, 2024, I took that step, ready to weave together tales of adventure and wonder. Four months later, I found myself clutching a hefty 103,674-word first draft in my hands. Talk about a whirlwind! But let me tell you, crafting a fantasy world is no walk in the park; it’s akin to building an entire universe from scratch! Sure, I’ve penned drafts before, but this was different. This was my first intentional foray into the realm of fantasy, and let me assure you, it’s a daunting challenge.
As daunting as it can be to dive into the revision sea, I’ve made some enlightening discoveries throughout the process. The journey has been filled with insights I’m eager to share—everything from navigating the turbulent waters of plotting to truly embracing the daunting task of revising. If you find yourself wrestling with your own first draft, you might just discover a nugget or two in my reflections that’ll make your writing experience not only smoother but far more enjoyable!
So, are you ready to turn those frantic thoughts and chaotic ideas into something truly magical? Let’s navigate this creative adventure together and shed a little light on the path ahead. LEARN MORE
They made the writing process so much smoother
On July 28th, 2024, I began writing my first fantasy novel. Four months and 103,674 words later, I finally finished the first draft. It isn’t the first time I have completed the preliminary draft of a book, but it was my first time writing a fantasy novel. I found it infinitely more challenging because I wasn’t just creating a story, but an entire world.
It is also the first time I finished the draft of something I intend to eventually publish.
But before I plunge into the daunting second draft (which I’m certain will be its own journey), I wanted to share some of the discoveries I made about writing as I slogged through this critical first pass that I hope you will find helpful if you are currently in the trenches of your own first draft.
1. The outline is your North Star, not a GPS
I am not a “pantser”, or someone who can write a story with nothing more than a shiny idea and a strong cup of coffee.
I am an obsessive plotter and like to create a detailed outline of what each act of my story entails. In this case, I spent about 2–3 months working on the outline before I sat down to write the first…
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