The Best Fantasy Map Hacks
These are the best fantasy map hacks for those writing in the fantasy genre. Use them when you are worldbuilding.
Christopher Luke Dean
What Is Grimdark Fiction & Where Did It Come From?
This is an introduction to the Grimdark genre. We will discover where Grimdark fiction comes from, what Grimdark fiction is, and just what makes up
Brandon Sanderson’s 3 Rules For Magic
Building worlds requires structure, and 3 magic rules – at least according to Brandon Sanderson. In this post, we feature Brandon Sanderson’s 3 Rules For
How Much Technobabble Should You Use in Science Fiction?
I love Science Fiction, and Science Fiction loves technobabble almost as much as it likes green space lasers. This is about how much technobabble you
What Is A Cozy Horror & How Do I Write One?
A cozy horror is a relatively new sub-genre of horror. In this post, we explore what a cozy horror is, with examples. We also give
Which Book Genre Should You Be Writing In 2026?
In this post we look at bestselling fiction genres and top-selling books from 2025 and which book genre you should be writing in 2026.
The Rules For Writing An Excellent Time Travel Adventure
Time travel is the concept of traveling into the past or the future — usually in fiction. In this post we cover the rules for
5 Good Things About J.R.R. Tolkien’s Books
In this post, we look at five good things about J.R.R. Tolkien’s books. Here are five of the best things about Tolkien’s writing.
A Tongue-In-Cheek Look At Dictionaries
In this post, we’re sharing a tongue-in-cheek look at dictionaries because 16 October is Dictionary Day!