Stefanie

I used to write science fiction, but now I want to write fantasy. My problem is the plot, I think. So, I usually come up with something adventurous. But for the moment, I don't want to write adventure. I would like to add some romance to my fantasy-stories, but I don't know how to do it. I'm not sure if I have talent for adding this romance, but maybe a few tips can help. Or maybe I can add something else that is not too adventurous. What I mean is that my characters are usually in a dangerous situation and now I would like to write something that is without dangerous situations. It can be nice that they are in danger, but now I want to avoid that and I end up writing nothing anymore. And I have also problems with describing the setting. But most of all, I don't want to write about dangerous situations anymore. At least for now. Can you help me with this? Because right now, I feel that if there is no dangerous situation in my story, that it's boring.

Mike C

Focus down onto the smal details. Fantasy often covers broad themes and whole worlds (fantasists love their world-building) but ignores what's 'real' - normal, everyday human relationships.

Try writing some shorts that focus on people rather than the whole fantasy thing; imagine any real-life location in a time of war - those dangerous situations are out there but life is still going on; people are laughing, crying, falling in love. Write about that, just transpose it into your fantasy setting.

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Emotion is interesting, even if there's no danger. For a strong scene, try writing about grief, shame, or guilt.

Deception is also interesting, even if there's no danger. When stuck with your plot, try asking yourself "Who's been lying?"

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Stefanie, it's boring cause the only thing you read is fantasy.

Broaden your horizon.

Stefanie

How did you know I have been reading fantasy books??!! I'm surprised! You know me better than I had expected. I don't think you saw me in the library, so I'm really surprised. But it's true, I have been reading fantasy, because I was hoping I would learn from those books, was hoping that they would be good examples and that my stories would become better. I used to write science fiction, so I thought those books would show me what to do. And the library has lables on the books, so I can go straight to the fantasy-books. They have an icon for every genre. Anyway, thanks for the help.

Stefanie

Sounds great. Thanks for the help I'm not sure if I'm good at this, but it's a good idea. I mean, I sometimes feel that I don't have that much talent as a writer, but I will try this. Thanks.

Stefanie

Well, I used to write science fiction, and I'm not that good at world-building. That's another thing I would like to work on. But for the moment, I would like to add a touch of romance to the stories I have already started, but I just have the feeling I'm not good at that. Like I said, I have been reading fantasy books, but I have watched romantic films and sometimes I don't understand what that character sees in that other character. I want to avoid that in my stories. Anyway, thanks for the help.