So you want to write Sword and Sorcery Fantasy

Do you want to write Sword and Sorcery? Or maybe you just want to know what makes this fantasy sub-genre unique? I will share my experiences and understanding of the genre, share some common misconceptions, what I love about it, and a slew of helpful resources! This video is part of a larger collaboration with Nicole Wilbur and some other authortubers where we're sharing what we've learned about the genres we love to write. Please watch the rest of the playlist! Collaboration - So you want to write a book in 2024 -    • So you want to write a book in 2024? Here'...   Nicole's channel: ‪@NicoleWilbur‬ Resources Mentioned in this Video: Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot by Jane Cleland Action by Robert McKee Story by Robert McKee Medieval Swordsmanship by John Clements Writing Fight Scenes by Rayne Hall Story Genius by Lisa Cron Character by Robert McKee Morally Gray characters with Fonda Lee    • Morally Gray Characters with Fonda Lee | W...   The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer Everyday Life in the Middle Ages by Sherrilyn Kenyon Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary The Secret History of Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford On Writing and Worldbuilding by Timothy Hickson ‪@HelloFutureMe‬ 00:00 Intro 00:30 What is Sword and Sorcery 03:39 Why I love Sword and Sorcery 04:56 Resources 13:11 Misconceptions 14:59 Advice for new Sword and Sorcery Writers 16:09 Outro ----- LINKS ----- Website: https://www.madelinejameswrites.com/ Instagram:   / author_mjames   Twitter:   / author_mjames