Believing In The Power of Stories
Greetings, my dear readers.
I am fully aware that it has been nearly two years since I wrote something on my blog. I apologise for the inactivity.
The years have been full of time-consuming events, my mandatory service in the Finnish army, moving across the country, and now, after years of anticipation, the start of my theological studies at the University of Eastern Finland.… Read More
It’s not a sight you see every day, a writer typing with his typewriter in a public cafe. To many, the typewriter is nothing but an old piece of technology, which has been made worthless by the invention of laptops and other computes, while to others, it is what truly makes their fingers dance on the keys, typing stories and creating worlds faster than before.… Read More
Castles may be one of the most noticeable parts in a fantasy world. Vast cities behind mighty walls can offer interesting locations for your heroes to travel to, while also offering a great way to allow your reader to explore the history of your world.… Read More
Jon Snow, Sauron, Gandalf, Jorah Mormont, Bilbo…
Those are examples of well-remembered names that genius authors have created. Names are important, for it’s the thing that serves as a bridge to the character’s core, but why is it so hard to create unique names that your readers will remember?… Read More
Creating a fictional language for your fantasy world can up your worldbuilding by a ton!
There are countless benefits in creating a fictional language, ranging from making your world more unique, to allowing you to use your own language to solve some of the possible issues, such as naming characters and places.… Read More
Have you ever wanted to create a detailed and beautiful map for your fantasy world? Do you struggle with the actual drawing?
Well, I won’t blame you. We are authors, not painters.
I have struggled with creating a detailed map for my world for years, but just recently I found a way to create beautiful maps even if you can’t really draw!… Read More