12 Ways to Make Better Creatures for Fantasy & Sci-Fi
If you’re inventing creatures for your fantasy or sci-fi world, you might be wondering: How can I make them feel more real? How can I make them come alive in … Read More
Writing Diverse Urban Fantasy
Today, more and more authors are being called out for writing problematic content, including the imbalance of male-to-female heroes, the preference for white protagonists, insensitive depictions of trauma, and countless other forms of … Read More
How to Create Maps for Sci-Fi and Fantasy
If you’re creating your own fantasy or science fiction world, there’s a chance you’ve tried to express it with a map. Maybe you drew it on paper, or even took it … Read More
StoryPort is back! What I’ve been doing for five months…
Hello, friends! It has been far, far too long. How are you? I never meant for this blog’s hiatus to last five months (*long sigh*), but you see… I’ve been … Read More
What Is Urban Fantasy?
Today we have a special post! I’m interviewing published author J.P. Dailing to talk about a sub-genre of fantasy: urban fantasy. We’ll answer questions such as: What is urban fantasy? What makes this … Read More
How to Tell If You Have Too Many Characters
“Do I have too many characters?” you may wonder, biting your nails as you scrutinize your fictional cast. It’s good that you’re asking, because oversized casts can cause hefty problems. Having too many … Read More
What to Research When Writing Fantasy
What’s the most overlooked stage of writing fantasy? I might say character development, plot, or world-building, but I think it’s something more foundational: Research. Now, before you groan and shrink … Read More
I’m Back! (Introducing the New StoryPort)
My two-month hiatus is over! StoryPort is back, and better than ever. ;D I’m so excited to share my renovated blog with you. Not only does it look different around here, (just … Read More
I’m Going on a Hiatus… (Plus: Writing Update!)
Hey, everyone! I have a regrettable announcement: I’m taking a break from blogging for two months. I know, I know… sad times. *dramatically wipes away tears* But I promise the wait will be worth it! While … Read More
A Sneak Peak at My Side Characters
In April, I introduced you to the main characters of my fantasy novel, Emergence. Since that post received a really positive response, I’ve decided to introduce you to three more characters. (Eep!) I’m … Read More