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Fourthed the rec to Limyaael!
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The Fantasy Name Generator is glorious. It's not just good for names, I've used it for generating conlang vocabulary, too. Although when you start to get into complex templates, it starts to get......
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I'll go ahead and dump some of my archive here... All I have on this computer are language related links unfortunately. I heartily second the recommendation of The Language Construction Kit. I love...
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[quote=GoneLookingForMyself] If you haven't seen this book, you have to. http://ebookbrowse.com/calvino-invisible-cities-pdf-d466524958 It's called 'Invisible Cities', and it has some of the most...
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I agree. I don't use generators myself, but I do find it handy to have all the links in one place so I can scroll through easily and click on anything that sounds interesting.
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Might be helpful to have a separate thread for them, but this thread isn't too long, so it isn't hard for people to dig through and find them in here--and a single thread has better odds of being...
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Random question concerning next season: I've been putting generator links in this thread. Should I make a separate thread just for fantasy types of generators next go around, or keep all types of links...
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[quote=Harai] I am somewhat surprised to see that nobody has mentioned Rich Berlew's The New World series. (found here) These are articles designed to, in a very practical manner, help you design a...
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http://phrontistery.info/index.html This website is compilation of word lists organized by types (forms of worship, forms of government, divination and fortune-telling, phobias and manias etc.) that...
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Jeffery A. Carver's "write science-fiction/fantasy" guide is pretty good. http://www.writesf.com/
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[quote=Anatola] Here's something fun that might spark some ideas in you, if you're in need of them, or could be used as a basis/challenge for your next project after NaNo... Go here:...
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I am somewhat surprised to see that nobody has mentioned Rich Berlew's The New World series. (found here) These are articles designed to, in a very practical manner, help you design a detailed and...
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That's catnip4writers.com I didn't put the .com because it was already in my signature, but that didn't carry over in the quote, so here's a post with the actual link.
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Tried it out. Got "cruel sorcerer." Already done. The dark sorcerer assassin kidnapped the innkeeper's daughter in chapter three and nearly killed three main characters in chapter five before they...
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[quote=catwithpen] Hah! calm Viking sounds like an oxymoron :D Here are some other character generators: http://donjon.bin.sh/fantasy/random/#npc http://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/random/#cyberpunk_npc The...
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[quote=lilyiris] If you're having trouble creating characters for your medieval-setting fantasy, try this generator to Adopt a Medieval/Fantasy Character that I created a couple of years ago on...
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[quote=nathancroft] cool blog post about being a late bloomer to the fantasy genre http://goo.gl/mGtU6 [/quote]
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People kept asking Vonnegut to write a book about writing a book and so he coughed up the following: Vonnegut eight rules for writing a story: 1. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he...
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I third this recommendation! Absolutely spectacular. :D
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Magical World Builder Chttp://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/ forgot one!
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http://www.epic-fantasy.com/epic-fantasy-articles/article-index.htmhttp://fantasyguide.stormthecastle.com/fantasy_for_writers.htmhttp://www.swordandsorcery.org/articles.asp
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I've run across her stuff, and I second the recommendation!
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For those looking to write medieval fantasy, check out this thread over in the historical fiction lounge.
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The best online link I've come across is Limyaael's Rants: http://curiosityquills.com/limyaaels-rants/ She talks about everything writing related in over 200 entries. Topics range from creating...
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These are great too for info from various writers on how to write sci-fi/fantasy/horror: http://www.sff.net/odyssey/podcasts.html
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whoops--that second link leads to part 3 of the guide, here's parts 1 and 2: part 1part 2
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Fantasy Worldbuilder GuideCreating a Magical System
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Adding these links posted by dragonsage on horses.Writer's Guide to HorsesUsing Horses in FictionMelderman's Horse Guide for Writers
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[quote=kei8] So I am working on an extremely boring project at work right now, but the upside is since it doesn't require any actual thought, I can listen to podcasts while I do it. I just finished...
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When I need information about some esoteric historical topic that bears on making my fantasy worlds better I hunt up forums for historical re-enactors. If you can't find what you're looking for just...
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I agree whole heartedly Dream3r - it believe it is possibly the best generator in the history of the internet.
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www.sacred-texts.com It's the best archive of source material you could ever hope for.
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Chaotic Shiny is FANTASTIC and I use it all the time! Very good generator resource here...
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I can't thank you guys enough for the link to Brandon's lectures. I'm thrilled to listen to them. He is great!
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[quote=DayonaAdrie] I don't know about anyone else here, but every now and then I need a kick start with my writing so I use a generator and tweak the results to make them not only my own but the right...
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30 Days of Worldbuilding - it's a pretty good resource in general and doesn't have to be done over 30 days. http://www.mortaine.com/personal/MagicalWorldBuilder.pdf This hideous website has a wonderful...
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http://www.mythicalcreatureslist.com/ Its a really useful site with many ways to search for the perfect mystical creature.
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This is a generator site I'm using for a game I'm working on, but it should work for novels too. :) http://donjon.bin.sh/fantasy/name
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There's a worldbuilding subreddit at http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding ... They have weekly challenges which can be fun.
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Awesome, I can't wait to see his new lectures. :D And you've done a fantastic job with filming and running the website, Scott - thanks for giving us a glimpse into the class!
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For general world building this is awesome: http://www.elfwood.com/farp/thewriting/liljenbergworlds/index.html For Fantasy Creatures: http://www.elfwood.com/farp/thewriting/animalash/animalash.html I...
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Brandon is a guru of writerly wisdom. I run writeaboutdragons and I was wondering why I suddenly began getting more hits today - I guess this explains it :) Just fyi, I'm planning on filming his...
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I highly recommend http://www.sfwa.org/2009/08/fantasy-worldbuilding-questions/ Very in depth, even if you don't use all of them you can employ the 10%/90% rule.
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Completely seconded! I've been working my way through Brandon's lectures (about halfway done at present), and they're priceless writing advice. Also, the lectures have been compiled at this website:...
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[quote=legolos13] If this hasn't been posted already, and or you haven't watched them. DO WATCH THEM. This guy knows his stuff, he writes amazing books, and give some of the most helpful info on both...
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I love http://www.seventhsanctum.com/ - particularly the generators. If you need a fantasy name for a character or you've run out of plot, this is a great site.
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Oh, this seems promising. Especially: "How to deal with menstruation in medieval-like settings" :') This thread is really great so far.
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Educated World Building:http://www.involuntaryart.com/worldbuilding/index.php?title=Main_Page Read the disclaimer. [quote] This wiki is for world building based on facts that are collected. It is not...
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I cannot recommend Scott Card and Wynne Jones enough for their resources on writing fantasy. I'll add to those: The magnificent podcast "Writing Excuses" has a number of world-building-themed episodes...
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