Beyond the Fae Veil

Using Monsters and Subplots in a Novel

Using Monsters and Subplots in a Novel

Leave a Comment / Thoughts / Marah Devi

It’s no secret that good fantasy novels keep readers on the edge of their seats with action and conflict. But as you’re writing fantasy, how do you know if you have a good balance of monsters and subplots in a novel? In my latest WIP, I’ve used the Hero’s Journey to plot out the story. […]

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there's always a reason to return home

A Reason to Return Home

Leave a Comment / Saturday Snippet / Marah Devi

In the last excerpt from “Beyond the Fae Veil,” I showed the villain Reva needed to escape. While a character must have someone to oppose, a villain isn’t enough to carry a character’s backstory. A hero also needs a reason to return home. As a good counterpoint within the scene, Reva also has someone waiting

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