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The Writer's Guide to Mythical Creatures
If you write fantasy and love to include mythical creatures, this is the book you have been waiting for.
Creatures are a vital element of many fantasy novels. They can be monsters for the protagonist to fight, steeds for various characters to ride, messengers used by deities, or heraldic creatures that represent the qualities of a character or nation. They can even be a protagonist, antagonist or another character. This book looks in depth at the different purposes fantasy creatures can serve. It also shows how they can be used to move a plot forward or to provide an obstacle for the protagonist or a plot twist.
You will find information on more than one hundred and fifty creatures along with descriptive details you can use. There are also plot ideas suggesting how to feature the creatures in interesting ways. This book includes many creatures you will be familiar with from around the world, including the phoenix, unicorn, griffin, different fox spirits and various types of dragon. There are also many unusual creatures you might have never heard of, including amarok, raiju, grootslang and makara.
Whether you are looking for a creature for epic fantasy, urban fantasy, children’s fantasy, steampunk or any other fantasy sub-genre, you will find it here. Consider this your one-stop-shop for all your creature needs.
Buy now to delve into the exciting world of fantasy creatures and find out how to use them to the best possible effect in your novels.
[Please note that only the paperback version is illustrated.]
Creatures are a vital element of many fantasy novels. They can be monsters for the protagonist to fight, steeds for various characters to ride, messengers used by deities, or heraldic creatures that represent the qualities of a character or nation. They can even be a protagonist, antagonist or another character. This book looks in depth at the different purposes fantasy creatures can serve. It also shows how they can be used to move a plot forward or to provide an obstacle for the protagonist or a plot twist.
You will find information on more than one hundred and fifty creatures along with descriptive details you can use. There are also plot ideas suggesting how to feature the creatures in interesting ways. This book includes many creatures you will be familiar with from around the world, including the phoenix, unicorn, griffin, different fox spirits and various types of dragon. There are also many unusual creatures you might have never heard of, including amarok, raiju, grootslang and makara.
Whether you are looking for a creature for epic fantasy, urban fantasy, children’s fantasy, steampunk or any other fantasy sub-genre, you will find it here. Consider this your one-stop-shop for all your creature needs.
Buy now to delve into the exciting world of fantasy creatures and find out how to use them to the best possible effect in your novels.
[Please note that only the paperback version is illustrated.]
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2025
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