About the Fantasy Genre

If you want to know more about the fantasy genre and its sub-genres:

• Here’s a definition of what Fantasy Fiction is.
• Here’s a list of Common Fantasy Sub-Genres.

Fantasy Writing Tips

If you want some advice on writing fantasy novels, or just writing books in general:

• Here are some Thoughts on Fantasy posts about writing.
• Here are some books about writing that I’ve found useful.
• Here is fantasy author Brandon Sanderson’s YouTube channel, where he shares his creative writing lecture series on writing sci-fi and fantasy.

And here are some websites with great writing and publishing advice:

• Terrible Minds
• Jane Friedman
• Writer Unboxed
• Nathan Bransford Author
  
• Query Shark
• Janet Reid, Literary Agent
  

Need a Recommendation for a Good Book or Film?

If you’re searching for a good fantasy or science fiction book to read or film to watch:

• Have a look at my favourites shelf on Goodreads
• Consider joining Goodreads. Here’s why.
• Here are my top 25 favourite fantasy films
• Here are my top 25 favourite science fiction films
• Here are my top 5 favourite fantasy and sci-fi audiobooks
• Here are my top 5 favourite fantasy and sci-fi TV series