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05-16-2007, 05:53 AM
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Good sources for inspiration?
Okay so I have made a start on some contemporary fantasy writings - still only outlining a couple of short stories I have posited in the same universe (don't wanna bite off more than I can chew). Still, I would like to find more authors for inspiration - I've taken some inspiration after reading Natasha Mostert's "Season of the Witch" (which sets witchcraft and alchemy in a contemporary cyberculture setting) - and I'm aiming for other books that skilfully blend different genres and contrasting themes - mythology and the modern world - so well together.
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05-16-2007, 06:20 AM
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I think you might like to go through some of Charles de Lint's short stories (a good old collection is "Dreams underfoot"). He writes urban fantasy stories in a city called Newford and uses a lot of mythology elements, legends. Some call his style "urban myth".
Hope that helps !
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05-16-2007, 06:57 PM
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King Rat, China Mieville, set in modern day London
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05-16-2007, 07:35 PM
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I personally enjoy Tad Williams and Robert Jordan when it comes to fantasy, but that's just my taste. The Wheel of Time is a good series (Jordan) and if you're looking for a refreshingly unique fantasy plot, try the War of the Flowers (Williams). You may not like them as I do, but it's worth a try, I suppose.
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05-16-2007, 07:51 PM
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George RR Martin paints a rich and vivid world in his "Song if Ice and Fire" series. I find his work very inspiring.
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05-17-2007, 03:26 PM
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I absolutely love Jim Butcher- he writes amazingly. His Codex Alera series is my favorite, but if you want modern fantasy then I would recommend his Dresdan Files series. It's pretty good and was made into a tv show- if that means anything to you.
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05-17-2007, 03:58 PM
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good sourses of inspiration? it's easy. every thing you see today, no matter what it is, ask yourself, What IF... and force yourself to think of something. try it
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05-17-2007, 04:16 PM
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This is cheesy, but Lord of the Rings. A lot of times I just pop in the DVD. It gives me something to think about other than what I am writing, and sometimes it is good not to ONLY think of your story while your writing. Silly, I know.
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05-18-2007, 09:35 AM
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Wow I hadn't thought of looking at things like LotR - I wonder if that works for everyone - I might just find it too distracting...
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05-18-2007, 01:18 PM
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I find inspiration in lots of places: music, movies, books...but also just from observing the world around me, listening to people and that kind of thing.
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05-18-2007, 01:28 PM
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If I were you I'd read books in this genre just to test the waters and see what's already been done. Then I'd go for contrast; Try alternating between straight fantasy and straight realism. Anything by Nick Hornby is recommended. You'll give your imagination a chance to mingle with both genres on its own, instead of using other people's world's as a basis. You might come up with some surprising story ideas this way.
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