CHRISTIAN YA FANTASY WRITERS GROUP
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For Authors, Writers, Book-readers, Artists of Christian YA Fantasy books, YA novels, Book reviews on a variety of fantasy Christian books, comics and genres on: Science Fiction, YA Fantasy Romance, high fantasy, Westerns, sword and sorcery.
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Members: 20
Latest Activity: Mar 23
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Writing a YA Fantasy Story
Writing always involves a lot of preparation and this is especially true for YA fantasy stories. Even the simplest fantasy short story depends on a well-thought-out world, and no matter how fantastic it is, it needs to be internally consistent and follow the rules you create for it.
Decide what kind of YA fantasy story you want to write. Some fantasy is based on a completely fabricated world, while other stories take place in a version of the modern world in which magic or supernatural elements exist. Fantasy tales that take place in historical settings take the most work, as they require a lot of research.
Plan out your world. Write down as many details as you can think of to describe it. Some of the most important questions to answer are what technologies exist; what the political structure of society is; what cultures exist and what values and beliefs they have; whether there are any ongoing wars or struggles; and whether magic exists and, if so, how it works.
Write a character sketch for your protagonist. Describe your character's appearance, personality, goals and current situation as you might describe a friend. Make the sketch about one or two pages long and as vivid as possible.
Write short sketches for your other characters. Give each anywhere from a couple sentences to a few paragraphs. Describe what is important about each of them.
Write a plot synopsis. Record all of the important events in your story in an outline form. Don't worry about making it too detailed.
Write a first draft. If it is a short fantasy story, try to write it all in one sitting. Don't worry about getting everything perfect. The most important thing is to get through the first draft.
Let the story sit for a while. It is natural to want to dive right back in and begin to rewrite it, but it is important to get some distance before you start to revise. This step can take anywhere from a few days to a few months. With long pieces, it sometimes takes even longer.
Go back and read the story through. Does everything in it make sense? Try to see the story from the perspective of a reader who knows nothing about it other than what you have written. ~
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Author Comment by Tara Fairfield on March 5, 2013 at 3:33pm -
I'm excited to find this group and connect with other Christian fantasy authors and bloggers! My novel, Makai Queen just released. I welcome new friends!
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Author Comment by Craig W. Dressler on August 30, 2012 at 3:22pm -
My Christian teen fantasy entitled Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart was just released. I think you or your teen will enjoy the fast-paced plot and occasional humor. Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart is available from amazon.com and from the following website: Hafren Book Link
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Author Comment by Sandeep Patel on August 6, 2012 at 3:17pm -
Looking for male reviewers,
needing someone to enjoy my books rather than review them
search ebooks, and my page,
Read in order, Colours of Enlightenment, Sand Deep, A Potion.
find more at facebook page www.facebook.com/light12house
Get the book as ebook or amazon.
Email me if you can review a copy, but seriously worth it!!.
But I rather have you enjoying them!
Not Boring. Ha Ha.
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Author Comment by Carlos Carrasco on June 11, 2012 at 7:21pm -
Get your Crusade on!
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Author Comment by P.G. Shriver on June 6, 2012 at 5:58pm -
I have a Christian Fantasy, the first book in the series. The Gifted Ones The Fairytale. http://pgshriver.blogspot.com/. It's full of action, mystery and cliff hangers. This book introduces the first two teens in the series and brings them together through a mutual flight from gang violence. The book is set in TX.
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Author Comment by Carlos Carrasco on June 4, 2012 at 9:01pm
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Blogger Comment by Rachel Marks on May 31, 2012 at 2:16pm -
Check out the next stop on the Saving Mary Blog Tour at Ramblings of an Elfpire. http://ramblingsofanelfpire.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/deidre-haverlock...
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Author Comment by Elizabeth Delana Rosa on May 23, 2012 at 8:34am -
I have a fantasy book which I just published called Child of the Loch. I'm pretty excited it's my first book but enough about that. I really look forward to meeting other authors and bloggers.
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Author Comment by Kyle on May 16, 2012 at 4:08pm -
RAPTURE, the fourth & final FALLEN novel, is the Lauren Kate book the world has been waiting for.
The sky is dark with wings. . . .
Like sand through an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past, they must find the place where the angels fell to earth.
Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and again. Yet together they face an epic battle that will end with lifeless bodies . . . and angel dust. Great sacrifices are made. Hearts are destroyed.
And suddenly Luce knows what must happen. For she was meant to be with someone other than Daniel. The curse they’ve borne has always and only been about her—and the love she cast aside. The choice she makes now is the only one that truly matters. In the fight for Luce, who will win?
The astonishing conclusion to the FALLEN series. Heaven can’t wait any longer. Good reviews.
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