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Putting the Fact in Fantasy

Expert Advice to Bring Authenticity to Your Fantasy Writing

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Putting the Fact in Fantasy

By: Dan Koboldt, Scott Lynch - introduction
Narrated by: Eunice Wong
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A collection of essays from historians, linguists, martial artists, and other experts to help you write more compelling fantasy by getting the facts right

Whether it's correctly naming the parts of a horse, knowing how lords and ladies address one another, or building a realistic fantasy army, getting the details right takes fantasy writing to the next level. Featuring some of the most popular articles from Dan Koboldt’s Fact in Fantasy blog as well as several never-before-seen essays, this book gives aspiring and established fantasy writers alike an essential foundation to the fascinating history and cultures of our own world, which serve as a jumping-off point for more inspired and convincing fantasy.
Anthropology Literary History & Criticism Words, Language & Grammar Writing & Publishing Fiction Fantasy Paranormal

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