Genre Guide — Fantasy

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Ordinary World (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their ordinary world, highlighting the aspects of their life that will be contrasted or challenged by the fantastical world they are about to enter. Dig Deeper The protagonist is introduced in their everyday life, which may be mundane, extraordinary, or somewhere in between. Their personality, relationships, and any relevant backstory are established, highlighting the aspects of their life that will be contrasted or challenged by the fantastical world they are about to enter. This creates a sense of grounding and...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of the Barbarian (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, who might be a powerful warrior, a skilled rogue, or a cunning sorcerer. Whoever they are, they will be special and have unique abilities, even if they don’t know about all of them yet. There might be more than one. Dig Deeper A muscle-bound barbarian with a thirst for vengeance, a thief with a silver tongue and quick hands, or perhaps a powerful wizard, is introduced in a world of savage wilderness, ancient ruins, and perilous dungeons. Their physical...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Mundane Meets Magic (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist in their urban setting. If this is the first in a series, only their mundane life is shown. In later books, highlight their unique abilities or connection to the magical world and any personal or professional challenges they face. Dig Deeper The protagonist, often a seemingly ordinary individual with a hidden magical talent or connection to the supernatural, is introduced in a contemporary urban environment. This could be a bustling city with hidden magical enclaves, a quiet suburb with a...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of the Barbarian (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, who might be a powerful warrior, a skilled rogue, or a cunning sorcerer. Whoever they are, they will be special and have unique abilities, even if they don’t know about all of them yet. There might be more than one. Dig Deeper Introduce the protagonist, a muscle-bound barbarian with a thirst for vengeance, a thief with a silver tongue and quick hands, or a powerful wizard, is introduced in a world of savage wilderness, ancient ruins, and perilous dungeons....

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-3,000 words): Introduce the protagonist, often an unlikely hero with hidden potential or a noble destiny, within a richly imagined world of magic and wonder. Dig Deeper The protagonist, often an ordinary individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances, is introduced within a world of high magic and epic scope. Their humble beginnings, hidden potential, or noble lineage are established, hinting at their future role in shaping the fate of the world. The World (Approx. 3,000-8,000 words): Establish the grand and immersive world, its ancient history, complex...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Bleak Beginnings (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the protagonist(s) in a grim and unforgiving world, emphasizing their flaws, moral ambiguity, and desperate circumstances. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a battle-scarred mercenary with a haunted past, a disillusioned mage seeking forbidden knowledge, or a cunning rogue navigating the treacherous underbelly of society, is introduced in a world teetering on the brink of collapse. They are not noble heroes, but flawed individuals driven by necessity, ambition, or revenge. Their pasts are shrouded in darkness, and their present circumstances are dire, forcing them to...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist(s) (Approx. 0-3,000 words): Introduce the main protagonist(s) in their respective corners of a vast and detailed world, highlighting their unique skills, destinies, and motivations. Dig Deeper Multiple protagonists are introduced, each with their own distinct backgrounds, abilities, and motivations. They may be from different regions, social classes, or even races within this expansive world. Their individual journeys and destinies are set in motion, often unknowingly intertwined with a larger conflict or prophecy. The World(s) (Approx. 3,000-8,000 words): Establish the vast and intricate world(s) where the story...