They're real to me!

I am an avid believer in the fantastic, the impossible, and the unimaginable.

   Sometimes people try to tell me that the things of fantasy and magic - the things on the screens and in the books - are not real and they don't matter. "It's not real!" my mother tells me. It doesn't matter because it's not real life.

   Don't matter? Are you kidding me? I could write an essay on why they matter!

   So here I am. Blogging about it. Not that anyone will read this or pay attention, but it makes me feel better.

   WHY do Fantasy, Sci-Fi and the unrealistic matter?

   Let me tell you. Fantastic things are what keep creativity and imagination alive, for one. They inspire hope - hope in magic, in love, in the impossible and the beautiful. They are the creation, the very essence of human nature; they speak to the greater part of the soul. Symbolically, hypothetically, and emotionally.

   A fantastic struggle for love, in which the lovers are separated by unrealistic circumstances (Twilight, Vampire Diaries, Doctor Who) embodies the idea that love conquers all, that everyone can find love. Everyone thinks at one point or another that they'll never find someone who loves them back. The impossibility of finding someone so compatible and perfect for them is simply 'unrealistic,' 'impossible.' When you watch or read a love story, witnessing the impossible circumstances by which the lovers are separated, but you just know they're going to end up together (because that's the POINT. THEY HAVE TO!), it gives you hope that your standards aren't too high - you'll find someone perfect for you. 

   Magic? Why magic? Magic, symbolically, represents different aspects of human nature and gifts that others possess. Hypothetically, of course. I'll use my own series as an example, and I'll try not to be confusing. I have five Classes of the supernaturally Gifted. One of those classes is Enchanters. Enchanters can manipulate human nature: emotionally and physically. I have one character who is the most emotional character (probably of ever) in the entire series. He's damaged, understandably so, and bottles up his emotions, which is why he's such a potent Enchanter. You see, Enchanters tap into a person's individual traits and emotions to persuade, Charm or Influence their behavior. This character uses his bottled up emotions to further Influence his victims; his emotions are so potent that he can literally control anyone he wants, exuding his Influence in an Aura-like way - wrapping the emotion around them, like physical ribbons. Enchanting someone is sort of like hypnotizing them (sometimes) except they are completely aware of what they're doing and find it completely rational (if the Enchanter does it right). 

   That was a bit of a rant, but you get what I'm trying to say, right? Enchanters embody the emotion of human nature - we are, as a rule, very emotional creatures. Emotion drives everything we do. Basically, symbolically, magic can represent humanity. It conveys the meaning, the importance of aspects of humanity in such a way as could never be explained in words. It's more of a feeling that comes with the symbolism, like and aura.

   Sci-Fi often embodies the social issues of the human world (trust me, I took a class on Sci-Fi - terrific class. I learned more in there than I ever did in English). Most Science Fiction story plots are molded around a current social issue. Take... oh, The Day the Earth Stood Still or Invasion of the Body Snatchers (both of which I've seen several times). They're basically statements about McCarthyism, back in the '50s (if you know your history, you'll understand). Science Fiction is a way of 'sugar coating' a social issue, making it more terrifying (if definitely hits home) but symbolically correct. A more modern example would be Surrogates - fantastic film, watch it - in which everyone has a robot ('Surrogate') they control as 'them,' going around the world in that and experiencing life as a robot rather than in their physical form. I mean, we already do that today, in a way: Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc. 'Social' media, and all that. 

   So that's my explanation as to why the fantastic and the impossible are important.

   Sometimes, they seem more realistic than real life, don't they? The human aspect - the characters. They're relatable! We understand them. They're just like us, making dummy mistakes, just like us. They're human. So are we. We can't help it. The fantastic is more believable than the realistic, ay? Beautiful. Humans. I love 'em.
   So that, mother, is why the fantastic is important. They're real to me, okay?!

-Anevay

Long time no blog!

I only got back on here because I created a CBS The Mentalist Jisbon (Jane and Lisbon) blog... heh... anyway, time for - not a prompt this time - but something helpful for writers. This is an emotion wheel. I have lots of different 'helpers' I can post on here, but this one is extremely useful. At the root are six main emotions, from which branch other emotions/actions caused by the emotions. Helpful for characterization! How does a given character react when one of the emotions? Everyone reacts differently! Try it!
-Anevay

Writer's... Block. Fix=Fantasy Prompt!

Something terrible has happened.
     Yes, I have writers block.
     Gasp! Horrible, isn't it? It's seriously annoying. It's like I can't motivate myself to write when I want/need to! I've just realized that it's been going on for a while. Gah. So dumb. Well, let's do a prompt on my favorite genre: fantasy! I'll try this one with you. Maybe it will help. Hopefully.
     Alright, prompt is this.
     Use this idea and any object in the picture: You sit up surrounded by running, screaming warriors, covered in dirt, dust and something else and holding something sharp. You can't remember how you got there. All you know is, you're in trouble.

    Put any spin on it you want, change the weapons however you want -- I have no idea if they're from a game or whatever, I just found them on Google, don't belong to me, obviously -- make those weapons have any powers you desire and make your story.
     Stumped? Don't be. Your character has amnesia, wakes up on a battle ground with a weapon and has to defend themselves. They're probably amateur at it, or maybe they remember their skills or their hands and body do. They could have flashbacks as they fight, making them clumsier, or they could go through the whole battle having no idea what they're fighting for and find out later, maybe almost kill a friend or two by accident -- thus making a point for the rest of the story. Who doesn't love a good amnesia story? Heck, at this point, you don't even know they're past! You come up with it as you go!
     Yep, I definitely like this one.
     Get writing and good luck!
-Anevay

Fountain pens

Gasp, you're right, there are pictures of fountain pens! Very perceptive. I was just paroozing Google and stumbled on fountain pens. I love fountain pens -- they write so beautiful it makes me jealous.
     I know what you're thinking: Anevay, you and your stupid vague prompts... but trust me, this one has ideas hidden in there, just like all my others.
    For example: who's pen is it? What is used to write? Something sinister, graceful, beautiful, hurtful, kind, thoughtful? Does it do anything special? Is the ink different? What's inside the pen? Does this pen have a particular history? How old is it? Where did it come from or WHO did it come from? (And there are plenty of fountain pens in the world -- just look on Google).
     There are endless possibilities in any picture. You just have to know where to look.
-Anevay

Analyzing another Writer's work

Alright, this is mostly because I'm obsessed, but hey, why not? As a writer, you should always examine other writers work too, correct? To better improve yourself and see what they do? Ah, that's just my excuse.
     In order from most favorite to least favorite (currently), here are my favorite series ever (and this was really hard to compose):

-Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan
-The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
-Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
-The Beyonders by Brandon Mull

-Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
-Brotherband Chronicles by John Flanagan
-Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
-The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
-The 39 Clues (by multiple authors, started by Rick Riordan)
-The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan
-Sammy Keyes by Wendelyn Vandraanan
    And I'm sure there are TONS of others, but these are my ABSOLUTE favorites of every series I've ever read. Currently, my biggest obsession is The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson, but we'll start with John Flanagan, since he's right at the top of my favorite author's list along with J.K. Rowling, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan.

So, here are my words of praise for John: an incredible writer! Gives just enough detail without overdoing it. He has incredible character development, battle scene descriptions, and drama balanced with the cheese and intensity. He grabs you with both plot and characters, which I find extremely important. You've got to have a balance, and John definitely has it. He's realistic and dramatic without going overboard.

    And, since I admire her greatly, we'll talk next about J.K. Rowling; author of the Harry Potter series. Rowling has created a incredible world that all readers can enjoy. She eases you in to the story by easing Harry into it with you. Perhaps the most incredible thing about Rowling's writing are her connections. It's amazing! Everything in the books happens for a reason--there isn't one important detail, in all the times that I've read them, that hasn't come back in and connected perfectly into the story line. Each person dies for a specific reason, and each object/detail/plot expectations is brought it in at the right moments and in the right way. Nothing is wrong or rushed. She executes her plot beautifully, and I admire and envy her for it.

     Next on my list is Brandon Sanderson! Oh, Stormfather, you have no idea how much I'm obsessed with his writing. While his books are generally very long, he does character development incredibly. Each character has a background that you can see in their personality, that differs and makes them unique, and that he tells beautifully. His connects are flawless, too, as far as I can tell (I'm on my second way through The Way of Kings). His landscape descriptions bring the place into mind, which is important in a fantasy world where you create everything. Another prominent thing I've noticed about his writing is that he's very realistic: he doesn't over-dramatize things like a lot of writers do--storms, I do it too. It's an excellent acquired skill that has brought his books to life. He tells his world like it's real, and makes you believe it is too.

Ah, here we are with Brandon Mull! I'm in love with his writing,too. He is so talented. He too has an amazing world of fantasy that captures you. His writing has a great flow to it. Nothing feels out of place. And look, he also has awesome character development. I'm always finding myself in love with the characters he creates. He can make characters you love and characters you hate, along with an amazing story line and creative, one of a king fantasy world. Not only that, but he has a beautiful grasp on reality. He writes realistically with emotions, differing his characters and making them stand out. I also love his writing style!

Last but not least, I'll touch on Rick Riordan. I love the way he has taken the loved series Percy Jackson, with it's Greek mythology based story line. He has the basics of the gods and the mythology, but he brings in his own details and gives the gods personalities. He makes Percy likeable, and has each character stand out. He, like J.K. Rowling, eases you into another world as he eases Percy in with you, making it feel better to read. And in the end, holy Zeus, you love Percy! You even love some of the bad guys. I also love the idea he has with his main series: Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Kane Chronicles--they're all based on a certain type of mythology. Greek and then Egyptian, two that are completely different, and yet he also has them connect. I love it. He's a great writer.

     So, if you'll notice from the descriptions above, they all involve character development and descriptions, flowing writing, balance, realistic, likeable, intense. There are many aspects to writing, and those authors mentioned above, I feel, have mastered many of those techniques. Many of which I someday hope to master as well and join them on that list.
     Examining and analyzing another writers work always helps, even if you don't think they're very good. Sometimes that helps you realize what you're doing good. And so, I salute those writer's above and say huzzah to them and their work.

Aw, and there's me! YES, YES, YES!

-Anevay

Trees, trees, and more trees...

Yes, there are a lot of pictures of trees. I bet you know what today's prompt is about, don't you?
     I know what you're thinking: WHY a TREE?
     Yeah, well, what happened around that tree? What memories were made there? Did someone get hurt there? Is there a specific person remembered by that tree? What's IN the tree? What is it made of? What does it look like? Who was the first one to find that tree? WHERE is the tree? What's around the tree? What secrets does it have, if any? Why, exactly, are you writing about that specific tree?
     There are so many possibilities with this prompt. I was amazed at how many possibilities there are. The characters that tree helped shape, the memories it made, the people and things it's seen, the years... there are endless possibilities! That's why I posted several pictures, just to give you some ideas.
     That's about all I've got today. Now, it's time to separate the fanfiction portion of my writing brain from the MY writing brain... now I've got a block. Lovely. Well, here we go again...
     Good luck!
-Anevay

Dialogue

Dialogue, dialogue... some struggle with it, some excel with it. So this week, see what you can do with dialogue. Try writing a story that has nothing but dialogue to explain the situation. It's good practice to get you thinking of what people would say. Make it realistic and fun, or whatever you would like.
     So how about a quick lesson on dialogue? When some one is speaking put "quotations" or 'single apostraphies' on either side of what they are saying (depending on your country, region, blah, blah, etc). Include an exclamation mark (!), a question mark (?), or period (.) inside of them, not outside--I would think this was obvious for writers. If you're a writer, you're most likely a reader and therefore should study the books you read and the way they write.
     Anyway, that's all I've got today. So have some fun with dialogue, don't be a hypocrite, and read!
Here's a powerpoint I used to teach a Creative Writing class of 7th and 8th graders. Good fun.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Qc3J6gXjwu6bHRqqQ_WoTZSQUIvMtQX132xVIw3taoA/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

-Anevay

Fanfiction

New topic: Fanfiction.
     Fanfiction is great. It gives you a chance to take other people's characters and play around with them. What that does is helps you stick to a character's personality--it tests your ability to stay in character and not be OOC (out of character), which is a big part of writing.
     If you can take someone else's character and use them like your own, that helps you keep your own characters doing what they would really do.
     So, Fanfiction does three things: 1) give you ready-made characters to play with, 2) tests your ability to stay in character and 3) teaches you to realize that you've got to make things realistic. Some things just wouldn't happen to certain characters because of the way they are.
    Well, that's about it. Have fun with it!
-Anevay

A Book of Dreams

(Under dreams on Google :)

What would you put in a book of dreams? Fantasies, love, desires, hope, family, friends, humor, stories--the possibilities are endless. What would your character, would would you, put in a book of dreams?
What stories would be inside? What people? What experiences, what laughter, what desires and hopes would be written there?
Princes, Kings, real life, fairy tails, perfection, a better world, a better anything, really.
How would you describe a book of dreams? How would you write it? A book of dreams defines your characters hopes and hates--dreams, thoughts--define everything about a character.
What would be in theirs? What would be in yours?

The Commas Create the Drama

     I'm posting now to give advice. I got the idea as I was editing my little sister's story for her Creative Writing class.
     Punctuation is probably one of the most important aspects of writing. Take this, for example:
     Commas create drama!
     That's right--it's underlined and bolded! (And there's an exclamation point--that marks importance too)  That means it's important. Depending on where you put a comma, it can tell the reader where to pause, where things end, where it gets harder for the character to continue or breathe or anything. Commas, punctuation, periods, are where things start to become real.
     If you don't know your punctuation, then I hope you learn to. You can really get creative with punctuation. It's half the writing! That and spelling, of course--along with grammar and word choice... but those are topics for another time!
     Happy writing!
-Anevay

New prompt? I'm thinking YES.

Snagging this one from my Writing Club... thanks, Stephanie... and here we are! My prompt on this was a very depressing, very well-written story about one of my favorite characters I have created. I know, kind of contradictory, but the pessimistic characters are always my favorite! Here we are.
     It's a character development story. Pick two or more of these questions, choose a character already created or make a new one, and answer the chosen questions in your story. And the questions are:
1. What do they fear?
2. What do they remember with guilt?
3. What is their happiest memory?
4. How do they feel about love? Have they been in love before?
5. How much torture would it take for them to give up their mother?

I know, I know: bit random. It just caught my attention on Google.

6. What is one thing they would change about themselves?
7. What is one secret they would never tell anyone?
8. What is their ideal life?
9. Given the choice, would they rather kill themselves or kill a stranger?
10. What do they dream when they sleep?

     Trust me, these are important questions that open the body and soul of a character. It reveals the way they not only see themselves, but others, as well as their family--and life. I was surprised how well this worked.
     See what you can come up with!
-Anevay

Journalism

Journalism, let's see...
     This will be a fairly short post. Journalism, or any newspaper article for that matter, I believe requires a sense of realism, conviction and tone.
     The realism has to be done by they way you describe things in detail, and how well you describe their detail. It's about telling people about what they didn't know and not only making them know it, but even want to know it. You have to seize what you want and pin people's attention down with your words.
     Your conviction is what makes people believe it. It's what makes them want to know it, because you're writing on it. You've got to convince them it matters.
     Tone, however, is particularly important... the way you write about it is the way they view it, or vise versa. One way or the other.
    If you write journalism for a living, I salute you. For though I am a writer, I'm only developing my journalism and news article skills. Good luck and happy writing.
-Anevay

When is enough?

Advice for the day...
     You know, not every writer can please every reader out there. Some readers like fantasy, some sci-fi, romance, fiction. There are the anti-magic readers out there. The realists and techno-geeks, the romantics and action-adrenalin freaks. And though there are tons of different readers in the world, there are books to please every one of them.
     The point, you ask? Well, my advice for you writers out there is this: if you want to become popular, write what you want, but write it well and write it appropriate. Play with the audience. Tease them, torture them, push them to the edge, make them cry and make them laugh but know when it's too much and when it's too little. Readers like just the right amount. I would know--I'm a reading fanatic myself.
     Writers should understand that people don't like to feel uncomfortable while reading--you have to play to your audience. Play the tune they want and play it good.
     A writer should understand a person's motives. That said, it is also essential for a writer to be realistic to some extent, even writing fantasy.
     Your challenge from today's post: practice writing in just enough detail to spike a reader's passion, but not too much that they become tired of reading it.
     Your next question now might be, 'How do I do that?' And here's my answer.
     To have just enough you need to have detail. Follow the character. Don't put everything about the character into one paragraph or even one chapter--siphon it out slowly so that the character grows on the reader.
     Don't put descriptions of something into one paragraph, either, or, if the case calls, even in the same chapter or page. Ease it out as the character sees it. Describe it as the character would; in their words and in their ideas of things.
     A writer has to train themselves to see when to stop and when to keep going. Soon enough it will become instinct.
-Anevay

Writing Percentages

Writing is 50% skill, 30% instinct and 20% originality/creativity.
     You need the instinct to let it flow and create realistic characters, but you need the skill to string words together in sentences and paragraphs and stories that make sense. The originality and creativity are needed to make it yours.
     Why fifty percent skill? Because not only do you need to be able to string words together, but you have to make it have a tone. Not only that, but you have to know how to do dialogue, formatting, spelling and grammar, setting and knowing what you're talking about--plus a lot more.
     Thirty percent instinct: you've got to know where you want to go and how to make it flow. You've got to know how people react to situations, how to make each character unique and different, how situations and problems effect certain aspects of people--you have to know how each of your central characters will react in any given situation. You've got to know where they'll go, what they'll do and why in any given place. Know what makes your character tick; what sets them off.
     Twenty percent originality and creativity: you can't just take someone's story line, put in different characters and call it done. The originality--you've got to have your own twists and places, characters and quirks. Creativity--you've got to get creative with it. Know what you're talking about. Make your characters fun and likable; that takes skill, but it also takes creativity. Creativity is key in creating your own world. You've got to know how to describe something. You have to create your own objects and places, and you need to make them real.
     In simple terms I'd put it at this: writing is 60% skill and 40% instinct.
     In complicated terms I'd put it at this: writing is 30% skill, 20% instinct, 10% creativity, 10% originality, 10% experience, 10% knowledge and 10% insanity.
     However! You aren't just born with that instinct. You have to build it up with your knowledge about writing and the parts attached: punctuation, grammar, spelling, formatting, and so much more that can't be defined as mere characteristics of writing.
     Now let's test your writers percentages. Given several characteristics, what kind of character(s) can you come up with and what story would you put them in?
-Boastful
-Prideful
-Miserable
-Sly
-Childlike
-Immature
-Confident
     You can use more than one or all of them, whether on one character or multiple. It's your choice as a writer what you create. Have some fun with it.

Christmas prompt

Alright, here's a sentence to start you off. Use it anywhere in your story. First person or third, rewording it, I don't care. See where it takes you, and Merry Christmas!

Spending Christmas hiding under our tree wasn't my idea--I just wanted to sit around it and tear open presents, but our little visitor made that impossible. Did weird things like that have to follow me all the time?
     Apparently, the answer was yes.

A story from Anevay

I decided I'd post one of my stories. So, here you go. It's not based on any of the prompts, but it's meant to inspire... something. Get what you want from it.
CLAIMER: storyline and characters are mine. No stealing! Thanks for playing.

Flat against the wall, she peeked around and quickly withdrew. “Guards,” she hissed. Removing her necklace, she wound the chain around her wrist until the strange, long charm about as long as her pinky finger was in a comfortable grip. Silently, she flicked it open to reveal a tiny knife.

“What is that going to do?” I hissed. The blade itself was shorter than her pinky! She just grinned, reaching behind her to pull out another switch blade a little shorter than her pointer finger. “A few tiny knives aren’t going to help us!”

Ignoring me, she slid around the corner with a knife in each hand. I followed, wondering if she was going to get herself killed. I guess I should have had more faith in her.

As soon as the guards noticed her, she went on the attack. She extended her arm and used it as a barrier, pushing the side of her hand and arm against the guard’s neck. Before he could retaliate, her longer blade’s hilt thudded against his temple and he passed out. The second guard hesitated, and this time, her right foot struck out flat against his knee, causing him to double over and giving her the chance to hit his temple, too.

My mouth gaped stupidly and I hurriedly snapped it shut before she looked back at me. “Handy tools,” I commented.

“The chain serves a dual purpose,” she said, adjusting her grip on the knives. “It hides it and keeps the knife in my grip. If anyone tries to take it from me,” she shrugged. “It stays."

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Random idea I had. I don't know who they are, or what's going on, but that's the way a lot of ideas are with me. Eventually, they turn into something! I think I'll use this in a certain series I've been thinking on... yep, good place to put it. Anyway, hopefully that inspired something in you. A want to write? I dunno. Constructive criticism is welcome!

-Anevay

Writers in General

Writer Anevay here.
     Writers in general are usually people who (this is my opinion, just by the by) are usually on the outskirts. They observe and write and are normally very quietly enthusiastic or (occasionally) crazy people that are secretly brilliant and most others don't understand. They don't feel like they fit in, and find that in writing. They connect with their characters and their worlds--a place of refuge, in a sense. They have creative minds that, unless put on paper, are viewed as strange. Or at least, their personalities can be.
     In my writing club at school, for example, almost everyone is a little strange (including me) but have creative and clever minds that are brilliant in their own sense. They're smart and know what they're talking about when it comes to what they write on. They relate things to writing and are skilled at more than just writing, but they don't exactly fit in, either.
     You have to have a very creative mind to write Fantasy, for example. Elves, dwarves, yada ya--classic Fantasy, right? Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, even Chronicles of Narnia, and so many others left unnamed. All are classic fantasies. The originals from whence all others came.
     As a writer, I also believe that you should have a bit more insight into a person and not judge. You can look at someone and, from the way they act or dress or from their friends, you can evaluate each and realize that they are the way they are because of their situation in life. You can look at someone who is a pessimist, doesn't care about their personal hygiene, doesn't care how they dress or act, rarely talks and when they do it's to make a comment on something no one knows about or if someone asks them to repeat themselves, they mutter something about 'never mind' and put their head down, not making eye contact. You should be able to look at someone like that and sympathize that there must be a story behind the desolate eyes that makes them act the way they do. Family problems, not fitting in, the way they're treated or their self esteem.
     A writer makes imperfect characters on purpose. Flaws in character, imperfect appearances and actions. The writer understand their characters, why they're like that, and still care about them despite their imperfection. Imperfection is a sign of humanity. No one is perfect. If you can make an imperfect character and love them for their flaws, how can you look at someone who doesn't think much of themselves, has flaws like anyone else, and not care? Everyone has worth. It's been proved in characters that were not well-liked or look the best. How can you not sympathize and try to help? You want your character to be understood and loved, they want to be understood--doesn't a real person want that same thing? Don't they want  it more?
     Writers should not be judgmental. They understand the motives behind the most evil villain and love that villain anyway. They know why the villain is like that. If you look deeper, you can see the motive and story behind someone and be more tolerant. Just like you tolerate your characters.
     And so, writers in general are anyone. We all have abnormalities, and in our own way, we're all weird. Weird is good. Weird makes diversity.
     Can you understand people like you do a character? I suppose that's the real test of a writers ability to write and understand realistically.
    -Anevay

Mystery Writers

Mystery is one of the hardest genres to write. Everything has to be connected, and when it's connected so flawlessly that nothing is left out, it becomes popular. The unfinished the Mystery of Edwin Drood, Nancy Drew, of course there's Sherlock Holmes and one of my personal favorites, though not very popular, Sammy Keyes.

Google: mystery-clues

     There are so many different components to Mystery--so I'm giving the scenery.
     The scene of the crime is an important key to mystery--observe every aspect of it. Mirror, clock, couch, dress, chandelier. From the decor, we can assume it's a rich living space.
     Is it in a hotel? Who's room is it? What do you see? What are the clues?
     Expand your writing. What can you write?

Sci-Fi Writers

Sci-Fi almost always takes place in the future or the past. I'm not much of a Science Fiction writer, but I know what it looks like and I have written it before. There are so many different story lines that have been used for Sci-Fi that's it's easy to put your own spin on it, but hard to come up with a story that hasn't been used. Sci-Fi combines with Fantasy most of the time, as well.

Google: Sci-Fi

     So how does this grab you?
What is it? Does it have a personality or is it a cold-blooded killer? What's it made of and how does it work? Is it even an it?
Sci-Fi is one of the most interesting genres. See what you can do!

Fiction Writers

Fiction can be a lot of different things, which is why it's such a broad genre. So, two pictures are posted here.
Fiction can be any time line, and anywhere, anything. The definition of the word fiction in the Encarta Dictionary reads: (1) A literary work of imagination. Novels and stories that describe imaginary people and events. (2) Work of fiction. A novel, story, or other work of fiction.

Google: fiction.

 Fiction is a widely used genre that almost any untrue or made up story can fit in to. It's also one of the most interesting. So, here are some pictures to give you some ideas.
     Ideas for one directly to the right: You could do something with the mountains, the trail at the side, or the reflection of light on the water... or beneath the water.
     Ideas for lower right: Why is the moon so close? What's the building? A castle, a factory, a cathedral, a facility... what's beneath the water? What are the other floating islands around the tall building?
     I'm having fun with these ones.

Google: fiction.

Light of the sun and dark of the moon... ironic. I didn't mean to do that, but have fun.