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How to Write a Best-selling Fantasy Novel

You can read all the fantasy novels you can find; you can read instructional books on how to write the best-selling fantasy novel; you can imagine autographing your novel at book signings across the country. Or you can employ the best alternative: You can write your own best-selling fantasy novel. However, before you do so, start at the beginning. Pretend to play God, as all writers do, and create your fantasy world. Then let the writing begin.

Instructions

  1. Write a Best-selling Fantasy Novel

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      Start with the setting. Invent the world in which your character will live, fight and exist. Create a theme of your novel. For instance, a good vs. evil plot could work. Then include elements of magic and how the magic will be used throughout your best-selling novel. You can include romantic or suspense elements to your novel, but fantasy needs to be at the forefront.

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      Envision believable characters. For your best-selling fantasy novel you must have characters that actually have importance to your story. For instance, the main character could be a 21st-century person transported to a different world to fight against evil. Decide who possess the power and who is the enemy.

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      Create a guideline. The guideline is for you to know where elements like action and conflict will take place. This guideline is less for the reader and more to help your make your best-selling fantasy novel a reality. So use the details in your guideline to help you complete your story and ensure that it is consistent.

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