Writer's Digest

FANTASTICAL TRUTHS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

David Burns says the reason why fantasy is such an old but thriving literary genre is that fantasy stories speak to emotional truths.

“A good fantasy story is going to make you feel something and resonate about subjects such as love, family and

You're reading a preview, sign up to read more.

More from Writer's Digest

Writer's Digest5 min read
Use Time to Enrich Your Writing—and Your Writing Experience
Sayings and quotes abound on the concept of time. • SOCIAL COMMENTARY: “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” (song by the band Chicago, released in 1969 on their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority) • HUMOROUS: “No man goes before his time—u
Writer's Digest5 min read
The 3 Phases of Book Signings
Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, publishers would send their authors out on a bookstore tour to publicize their new book. A driver would meet them at the airport and shuttle them to the hotel and bookstore. The authors would speak, maybe do a
Writer's Digest27 min read
Writer’s Digest 2023 Annual Literary Agent Roundup
There’s a lot to consider before querying, including researching which literary agents are right for you, hunting down their querying preferences, and making sure your submission materials are at their most polished. This roundup aims to make things