I love magic and playing with magic systems. But to me, good fantasy like all fiction comes down to good character and plotting.
David B. CoeWriting about craft has forced me to think more about my own writing technique, and to break down my process in ways that have been enormously helpful to me.
David B. CoeWith a historical setting, I worry about accuracy at every turn... With a created world, I have to worry about all of it holding together and seeming coherent... Each presents unique challenges and opportunities.
David B. CoeBefore writing, I start with a series of questions, specific things I need to know before I can write the book... That list grows and changes as I do more and more research. But when I've answered the bulk of the questions, I begin to write.
David B. Coe