"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where
its people come from and where they are going"
- Rita Mae Brown
Fantasy, Culture, & Worldbuiling
Narrative Development
What makes a good story and how does culture play a part in developing one?
Outlining
There are two types of outliners: gardeners and architects. A gardener is someone who goes with the flow and lets the story dictate the outcome whereas architects let the outline guide the story. Whatever choice you decide to go with, having a basic outline of where you go is important to keeping n track of the main objective, which is to finish that novel!
Plot Development
A good story contains elements of suspense, action, and transformation. Keeping the readers engaged through purposeful writing not only makes for a compelling story but also creates a cohesive story from start to finish.
Character Development
Character development is just as important as plot development. Having a character struggle with accomplishing their main goal (plot) while dealing with their own personal struggles makes for a relatable character. It makes them human! And readers love being able to relate to characters.
Worldbuilding
Applying cultural elements to your story can prove difficult, but is incredibly important for a story, especially a Fantasy with worldbuilding elements. That is because culture tells us who we are, how we think, and how we process information. You can create two characters exactly the same, with the same build and abilities, or personality types, but if they come from two different cultures, it will impact their decision-making and how they handle the events that unfold in a story.
Show More, Less Telling
You often hear the saying, "show don't tell" and how telling is bad, but telling isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Showing to let the audience figure things out on their own and telling when you want the audience to know a piece of information. Showing is best when you want to drop hints and foreshadow events in your story. Telling is great when you want to leave little doubt and/or trick the audience into believing something that isn't (like a Red Herring for ex). A good storyteller knows how to create the perfect balance between the story and use plot devices to deceive it's audience to reveal the truth later.
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My Background
Who Am I
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a Los Angeles-based writer and linguist. I specialize in creative and linguistic content. My favorite genre is Fantasy.
My passions encompass applying cultural and linguistic expression in character development, evaluating cultural depth in creative writing and application in Fantasy novels. If you'd like more information or want to say hi, you can follow me on my social platforms or contact me anytime. I have a quick response time, usually within 24-48 hours.
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Manuscript Submissions
I'm currently accepting submissions from passionate authors with completed manuscripts ready for publishing (Indie or Traditional) for cultural consultation. My experience includes internalization, project management, publishing, editing, cultural consulting, and brand quality review. You can find out more information about submitting your manuscript here.
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