hey does anyone know where i could start some research on a fantasy book im trying to get started? I need to know alot of details, more then i can list here
2007-02-03 18:37:39 · 5 answers · asked by sweetgiggles1225 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Yep. Mythology from various cultures will give you lots of ideas.
Also look into fairy tales, folklore, and things like Robin Hood, King Arthur.
Study up on religious and cultural history, anthropology. You will get a lot of ideas for how people came up with these stories, why the characters and creatures looked the way they did, had the strengths and weaknesses they had...and as such, maybe you can make up a few interesting believable ones of your own.
In particular I would read a lot about JRR Tolkien, he is the granddaddy of fantasy literature according to most. I am not necessarily talking about his tales, although of course they are wonderful. More, though, about his motivations to write, his style and techniques, his inspirations. Literary analyses of his work wouldn't hurt either but anything autobiographical or non-fiction from him or his friends will be insightful to you.
2007-02-03 18:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to be very careful, because after awhile, fantasy all becomes really generic. You need to make sure you have a very specific, original premise and tone. otherwise it will never stand out against the hoards. Classic, though obscure, folktales may be a good place to start, making your work exotic and intriguing, though still with those ties to the real world that make some fantasy seem so immersive.
2007-02-04 02:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anya the Drama Empress 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more specific in terms of what you want to know. Mythology, as was mentioned, is a neat idea. Springboards could include: comic stores, gaming stores, alchemy, geometry, martial arts, fine art (particularly renaissance), etc. I think to be successful you should spend quality time on "world-building" - i.e. making the setting of your work be fleshed out and unique.
2007-02-04 02:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by mephster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try google . It provides lot of writings of all genre. See inside the book the table of content and some excerpt.
2007-02-04 02:51:32 · answer #4 · answered by wilma m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually mythology is a good place to start. They have lots of different creatures and such.
www.answers.com
www.wikipedia.com
These are sites to help you start researching.
2007-02-04 02:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by tina y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋