Course Contents:
Lesson 1. Imagining Fantasy
Introduction. History. Definitions. Getting started as a new fantasy writer.
Lesson 2. World Building, Mapping and Visualization.
How to build enduring civilizations, create maps, large and small and how to keep building on your fantasy world.
Lesson 3. Characters, Races, and Societies
How to create characters. Heroes, antagonists, the usual Elves, dwarves, dragons, knights, wizards, magi, etc., – but also other less conventional characters. How to structure societies using your own ‘rules’ and ‘laws’.
Lesson 4. Plotting, Questing and Traveling
The importance of having obstacles to overcome, personal and mythological. How to keep the reader fully involved with your quest and your own imaginary world.
Lesson 5. Point Of View, Artifacts and Magic
Who’s telling the story? And why? What relationship do the characters have to artifacts in your story? How believable is your magic? Also, the important difference between exposition and ‘info-dumping’.
Lesson 6. Resolutions and Sequels
Who is left in control and why? What measures have you taken to ensure that the story is resolved, and or fit for continuation? When is a fantasy story over?
Enroll now and you’ll be well set to invent your own fantasy world and get started on the journey that is creating your own fantasy novel. Receive as much personal feedback as you need, enjoy a heap of bonus items, and benefit from free membership to a private chat group attached to this class.
Bonus Items:
Recommended Fantasy Authors List.
Much more than a mere list – it’s 186 pages full of fact and commentary, edited and compiled over the last 12 years by renowned Fantasy expert, Amy Sheldon. This fascinating document has never before been produced in this format – and Amy has assured me she is delighted that you exclusively receive it on sign up to this course.
Mythological Beasts and Societal Systems
Need ideas for your fantasy? Take a tour through these amazing lists of creatures and society systems that have gone before you. Pick and choose, mix and match – create your own world within minutes.
See you in class!
Praise for Rob Parnell:
“Rob, I just want to say you’ve completely turned my writing around. What you do is amazing.” Sarah Benton, Maine.
“…I used to have problems with writer’s block until I came across your work… that’s now a thing of the past…” Tom Devereaux, Ohio
“There’s little about fiction writing that Rob Parnell doesn’t know. As a teacher, he’s thorough, articulate, some might say even obsessive about writing. But, best of all, he’s a great bloke.” Lee Masterson, Fiction Factor.
“Simply put, he’s a genius.” Robyn Opie, author of 80 published books.
COURSE CURRICULUM
The Fantasy Course Lessons
- Introduction to Writing Fantasy
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson One – Imagining Fantasy
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson Two – World Building, Maps and Visualization
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson Three – Characters, Races and Societies
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson Four – Plotting, Questing and Traveling
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson Five – Point of View, Artifacts and Magic
- Writing Fantasy – Lesson Six – Resolutions and Sequels
Bonus Items
- The Fantasy Fiction Formula – a Write Now Video Presentation
- Amusing Article About Fantasy Writing (because it’s true!)
- Fantasy: Recommended Author & Book List
- Fantasy Societies Listing
- Mythological Creature Listing
