The Bow of Destiny’s Main Character
Today is a continuation last week’s series about The Bow of Destiny. Today, it’s all about the main character and what makes the book go. But first, here’s the book trailer: Athson is the main character of The Bow of Hart and a rather complex one at that. He suffers from fits over the violent […]
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Barnaby wrote: "Hi P.HThanks for sharing this. I enjoyed your trailer. I have never written a fantasy novel, what is it like? I have always thought that the hardest part must be coming with all the names. What's ..."
Hi Barnaby,
I'm so glad you enjoyed the post and the trailer. I want to create more DIY trailers but it takes me time and I'm rather busy with a lot of projects these days.
Writing a fantasy is challenging because it requires constructing a complex world and its traits around a plot. The culture, language and magic must have suitable details in which the characters experience the unfolding story. But it is a lot of fun putting all the pieces together, all of which shape the book/series beyond the initial ideas.
Names are challenging - certainly a solid one or a lead character. Geography also frequently has some difficulty to it since it can affect the story in a wide array of possibilities. You frequently have to get the setting well developed to fit. Then making it all work in unison becomes the challenge around a set of characters and their story.
I'm currently working on several books that are very different in style, setting, culture and magic system. But they are enjoyable to write. I hope to begin sharing more about them as soon as I'm able.
Thanks for the questions. Perhaps I'll address these more in a few blog posts.
Regards,
PHS
Thanks for sharing this. I enjoyed your trailer. I have never written a fantasy novel, what is it like? I have always thought that the hardest part must be coming with all the names. What's the hardest part for you?
Thanks again for sharing,
Barnaby