What Makes a Magic Book Truly Magical? Exploring the Secrets of Fantasy Writing
Something immortal about the stories that help the reader to forget that he or she is living in reality is casting spells, mystical creatures, and imagination as the supreme power. The magic book is not merely a book using wands and potions but it creates whole worlds, living and breathing, full of wonder, mystery and meaning. But what is it that causes a fantasy story to be memorable? What is the difference between a good and a book that makes readers spell bound? We shall delve into the art and craft of the storytelling that is really magical. The Foundation: Constructing an A Plausible World. World-building is at the center of every good fantasy novel. The setting is a character in itself, whether it is the crowded Diagon Alley or the darkened Middle-earth. Readers just desire to believe that the world is there, regardless of whether it is full of dragons, portals, or the ancient prophecies. Good writers are attentive to detail: history, cultu...