5 tips for creating character rules for Fantasy and its Subgenres

Published: June 6, 2023, 1 p.m.

b'When writing in\\nthe fantasy genre or any of its subgenres such as contemporary fantasy, Urban\\nFantasy, and Magical Realism, I\\u2019ve found that the best to make sure your\\ncharacters drive your story in a way that satisfies the reader is to create\\nsome rules. These rules include rules for ghosts, angels and other spiritual\\nsupernatural characters; rules for any team or group of characters who work together\\nfor the greater good of your world; rules for unusual characters including magical\\ntoys, inanimate objects with special abilities etc.; rules for magic systems;\\nand rules for supernatural or mythical \\xa0villains.\\nSpecial shouts\\ngo to Caitlin Alexander, author of She\\u2019s Still Here:\\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Shes-Still-Here-Paranormal-Investigator/dp/1957656077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XMKM8P7UTDA4&keywords=She%27s+Still+Here+by+Caitlin+Alexander&qid=1685716716&sprefix=she%27s+still+here+by+caitlin+alexander%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1\\npublished by\\nMonarch Educational Services:\\nhttps://monarcheducationalservices.com/\\nCaitlin gave\\nme the idea for creating rules for the characters and elements of fantasy\\nlisted above.\\nIf you\\u2019d like\\nto learn more about Magical Realism, visit:\\nhttps://kimventrella.com/2019/02/14/magical-realism-in-middle-grade/\\nVisit www.everyday-excellence.com\\nand use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the\\nsite.\\n\\xa0\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inspirational-journeys/message'