Quill&Steel Blog

When writing sci fi fantasy, you’re not just weaving a story—you’re engineering entire worlds. Worlds with their own rules, where magic and technology collide, where dragons might soar alongside spaceships,...

Ever stare at a blank screen, trying to write the perfect scene, but the action just... sits there? Maybe your heroine walks to the castle, takes a sword, and looks...

There’s something utterly thrilling about crafting a story where the underdogs rise, tyrants fall, and entire kingdoms change forever.  Writing a revolution fantasy is not just about epic battles and...

Figuring out how to create a fictional kingdom is where the fun begins. Forget rigid formulas—this is about layering imagination, strategy, and a little chaos to build something uniquely yours. ...

Fantasy writers (and readers), we need to talk about tropes. Love them or hate them, common fantasy tropes are like the trusty spices in your kitchen—they’re always there, and when...

So, you want to write a fantasy series. Not just a standalone novel, but a multi-book saga that hooks readers, haunts their dreams, and leaves them refreshing your author page...

If you’re trying to come up with fantasy story ideas that don’t feel like recycled tropes, you’re in the right place. Brainstorming new story ideas can be tricky, especially when...

Writing a fantasy novel can be both thrilling and, let’s be honest, overwhelming. With so many possibilities, where do you even begin? Don’t worry; you’re not alone.  This guide on...

If you’ve ever tried writing an epic battle scene while your neighbor’s blender goes full throttle, you already know how crucial the right background music can be.  The perfect soundtrack...