Alas for Non-Amrin: Writing High-Fantasy from a STEM background
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2022-09-07
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Dam, Savannah
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This project examines the process of writing a high-fantasy novel from a STEM background. High-fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy defined by the use of a completely alternate world from the main setting. The second draft of the novel, Alas, for Non-Amrin, was completed, with an in-depth analysis, and of editing, the first chapter, and creation, and editing, of a chapter-by-chapter outline. Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi, and The Brothers Lionheart, by Astrid Lindgren, were studied to provide a greater understanding of modern and historical fantasy fiction. Three other works (The Rhythm of War, by Brandon Sanderson, The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Le Guin and The Fifth Season, by N.K. Jemisin) were read for a broadening of literary knowledge. A greater appreciation of literature was cultivated, writing skills were further developed and significant progress was made toward the completion of Alas, for Non-Amrin as a whole. Approaching a fictional work from the background of STEM led to a leaning towards more rigid, logical plot structures, and hard-magic systems.
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writing, art, crossover, literature, editing, fantasy, high-fantasy, fiction, novel, book, books, fine arts, magic, fictional worlds, author, classics, STEM background, book recommendations, writing process, epic fantasy, novella