Karavansara

East of Constantinople, West of Shanghai


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Magic is not the answer

OK, so I’m revising my new story, and I’m discussing some story writing essentials with my friends online.
It’s good having someone to compare notes with, to discuss the finer points of the writing art.
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Q: How can I have a 90lbs woman kill a 75ft-high iron monster in a satisfactory, credible way?
A: Easy. You get her an Atlantean sword of power descending from the skies, sheathed in lightning. That’s the way you do it.

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And indeed, everything’s better with an Atlantean sword, only… Continue reading