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How do authors develop their setting and characters?

How do authors develop their setting and characters?. The setting has to be believable “Ideas for settings can come from newspapers, magazines, TV shows, a walk in the woods, or a drive through the city” ( Ehrenkranz ) Making a map or sketch of the world is helpful

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How do authors develop their setting and characters?

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  1. How do authors develop their setting and characters? • The setting has to be believable • “Ideas for settings can come from newspapers, magazines, TV shows, a walk in the woods, or a drive through the city” (Ehrenkranz) • Making a map or sketch of the world is helpful • “Every character should matter” (Ezell) • The hero of the story needs to be likeable • Characters should have problems that readers can relate to or are interested in http://www.writing-world.com/sf/world.shtml http://www.fictionfactor.com/guests/creatingcharacters.html

  2. What makes the fantasy genre so popular? • Fantasy offers an escape for readers • Mythical battles and journeys hook readers • “If you’re reading about elves or magic then the worries of business, homework or housework are forgotten” (Why are fantasy films and books so popular?) • “everyone can let their imagination run wild” (Why are fantasy films and books so popular?) http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/blog/2008/11/27/why-are-fantasy-films-and-books-so-popular/

  3. How does an author develop good, and evil characters? • “God and Satan are the ultimate components of the fight between good and evil.” (Jean) • There will often be a good vs. evil battle • An author could observe people around them and turn them into a good or evil character by their view on them • The good and evil characters are usually the main characters of the story http://www.helium.com/items/893839-characteristics-of-fantasy-literature http://www.ehow.com/how_2063112_develop-characters-fantasy-novel.html http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2004/8/28/202813/417

  4. Does every fantasy novel use some sort of magic, and how is it used? • “It's practically a requirement in the fantasy genre.” (Jean) • Magic can do almost anything • “Magic can come in many forms” (Jean) • Every fantasy novel has their own set of rules for magic that are followed throughout the story • “Magic, above all, is what defines the fantasy genre.” (Jean) • “Magic is often the key in fantasy.” (Ehrenkranz) • Magic can come from wherever the author decides, and it can be used by whoever the author sees fit to have it http://www.helium.com/items/893839-characteristics-of-fantasy-literature?page=2 http://www.writing-world.com/sf/world.shtml

  5. How does the author come up with the journey the main character must take, and what will the journey be? • “the main character (Leader) has a quest to find an object or something which could be treasure or for personal gain.” (Characteristics of the Fantasy Genre Summary) • In fantasy novels the main characters may be called upon by a king/queen or a higher power to accomplish a task at hand • “This physical, or external, quest is often accompanied by a quest of another sort: a journey into the internal world.” (Jean) • The journey may also consist of a character trying to gain back someone's trust or to redeem themselves http://www.helium.com/items/893839-characteristics-of-fantasy-literature http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2004/8/28/202813/417

  6. Who are some of the most famous fantasy authors, and what are their most famous books? • J. R. R. Tolkien – The Hobbit, & The Lord of the Rings • J.K. Rowling – The Harry series • L. Frank Baum – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz • CS Lewis – The Chronicles of Narnia series • Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland • Stephen King – The Dark Towerseries http://www.fantasybooksandmovies.com/best-fantasy-books.html

  7. What defines the fantasy genre? • “The very word (fantasy) brings up thoughts of elves and orcs, fairies and dryads, vampires and werewolves; but it also brings up images of heroic feats, battles won, and epic journeys.” (Defining the Genre: Fantasy) • A fantasy novel can be very similar to reality, and it can be the complete opposite with aliens and monsters and odd creatures • Imaginary lands • Good and evil characters • Magic • Magical creatures http://fandomania.com/defining-the-genre-fantasy/ http://www.bookrags.com/essay-2004/8/28/202813/417

  8. What are some different subgenres in fantasy? • Comic Fantasy • Dark Fantasy • Epic Fantasy • Heroic Fantasy • Modern Fantasy • High Fantasy • Magic Realism • Sword and Sorcery http://www.findmeanauthor.com/fantasy_fiction_genre.htm http://www.fictionfactor.com/articles/fsubgenre.html http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Criticism-Ideology/Fantasy-Films-QUESTIONS-OF-GENRE.html

  9. Works Cited (1990), Guy Gavriel Kay. "The 100 Best Fantasy Books." The Top 100 Fantasy Books and Fantasy Movies For You. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2011. <http://www.fantasybooksandmovies.com/best-fantasy-books.html>. "How to Develop Characters for a Fantasy Novel | eHow.com." eHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. N.p., n.d. Web. 2 Mar. 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/how_2063112_develop-characters-fantasy-novel.html>. MLA formatting by BibMe.org.

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