Writing Banished Creatures of the Arcana: A Dark Fantasy in the Making I am currently in the midst of writing a dark fantasy novel. A story that has been living inside me in some form since childhood. Dark fantasy has always fascinated me because it sits at the crossroads of two genres I love most: fantasy and horror. I want to weave the wonder of magic and myth with a sense of unease, suspense, and emotional depth. Rather than writing what already exists, I set out to create

Dark Fantasy Tropes I Love (And how i used it in My Novel) What Is a Trope? A trope is a commonly recognized story pattern, device, theme, or character type  that appears across many books, movies, and genres. Tropes aren’t clichés by default. They’re familiar storytelling building blocks. Tropes become clichés only  when used without intention or originality. Most Common Tropes in Fantasy 1. The Chosen One A prophesied hero destined to save the world. 2. The Mentor or Wise

I love to use tarot cards to brainstorm ideas for my novel. I can use tarot to assist in developing themes, characters, and story...

What makes a dark fantasy novel? When writing a dark fantasy novel, it is important to consider tone and themes. Also well as to include...