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What to Research When Writing Fantasy
15 Sep 2016

What to Research When Writing Fantasy

by Brianna da Silva | posted in: Writing Habits | 23

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

creativity, fantasy, history, inspiration, research, worldbuilding, writing
3 Storytelling Lessons From The Odyssey
23 Oct 2015

3 Storytelling Lessons From The Odyssey

by Brianna da Silva | posted in: Storytelling | 0

Two months ago, I started an unofficial series studying some of the greatest stories in history. First on the list was The Iliad; now, we will continue this epic trek through … Read More

action, adventure, books, character development, classics, fantasy, history
4 Storytelling Lessons From The Iliad
15 Aug 2015

4 Storytelling Lessons From The Iliad

by Brianna da Silva | posted in: Storytelling | 8

I recently finished reading Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, as part of a personal challenge to read more classical literature.  What better way to become a better storyteller than by studying … Read More

action, adventure, books, character development, classics, fantasy, history, writing
2 Tricks for Portraying Relatable Heroes
24 Mar 2015

2 Tricks for Portraying Relatable Heroes

by Brianna da Silva | posted in: Storytelling | 4

I learned a couple lessons while watching Selma in the theaters last month.  The director, Ava DuVernay, did an excellent job at portraying Martin Luther King Jr. as the larger-than-life, heroic icon, while still … Read More

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