"Everything. About. Gate Callers. Is bloody. Complicated!"
They're the only Essence Form with more than one Sigil.
Their powers were arguably the hardest to write around.
Learn more about them at:
https://www.callersbooks.com/post/what-is-a-gate-caller
Random thought for world builders:
Think of unique fighting styles for characters who live in different areas.
Real World Examples: 
Compare kickboxing, Judo, Capoeira, and Kung Fu.
Compare fencing, hema, Angampora, and kendo.
The first fictional example I think of for magic is ATLA.
With the right signage, characters do not need to know how to read in order to know they are at the right place. The visual of the sign can also help make the location more memorable to readers.
One place you might find inspiration is “Old Tavern Signs: An Excursion in the History of Hospitality” by Fritz August Gottfried Endell(1916).
I wrote a little thing about creative writing and how I should not be near a computer when life sucks...
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You got some hours to kill? May I interest you in my Romance/Fantasy story about a girl that is spirited away in to a world where the seasons are lands and her past is nothing she ever thought it be?
Hold to your butts... this is
A story of Seasons.
READ THE FULL THING NOW!
https://iliwritesstuff.substack.com/s/a-story-of-seasons
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New: a free interactive map widget generator!
Provide the URL of your map image to create a map widget with clickable locations that bring up location info boxes.
My computer monitor is acting strange (its getting a little fuzzy) and I can't afford a new one, so I've been trying to get as many drawings as I can done before it dies. I can do this! ୧(๑•̀ᗝ•́)૭
This is another character from the story I am working on, Where They Lurk. His name is Fynlar, and he is a bit of a goof, but has a good heart.
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#WorldBuilding : Fishing customs!
For the village of Eloailsa, the nearby lake provides fish, water greens, and clams. The fish and greens are preserved for the long winters, and many villagers spend mornings and evenings collecting or fishing along the shore.
I took heavy inspiration from Scottish history for the creel basket designs, but they seem to be almost universal around the world.
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Hello everyone!
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As an author deeply immersed in the world of fantasy fiction, I spend my days crafting stories filled with enchanting landscapes and legendary creatures. There's something truly magical about weaving tales that transport readers to realms where anything is possible, where heroes rise, and dragons soar.
Whether you're a fellow writer, an avid reader, or just love to daydream about mystical worlds, let's connect and celebrate the limitless power of imagination together. Join me on this fantastical journey and let's create a community where our dreams take flight! 
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their manuscript 
Sending your manuscript to a publisher is an incredible act of trust. So thank you to every single one of you who has sent over writing that you’ve thrown your heart and soul into.
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Don't agonise over perfection – the odd typo won't make us hate an excellent story. Remember, publishers are looking for a sturdy foundation they can build upon. Your manuscript does not need to be publish-ready — it’s our job to get you there! So if you find yourself reading and re-reading your manuscript for the 999th time to catch those typos and to correct that formatting, it’s probably time to submit? [4/4]
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Send us your best — If your manuscript isn’t ready to be submitted yet, we would strongly advise waiting until it is. Whilst publishers are not looking for a perfect manuscript, your submission will be assessed for writing quality and potential. Making sure your project is finished, and has been through a few rounds of feedback and edits will increase your chances of success. [3/4]
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Be honest and genuine – we want to know you as well as your book! If a publishing house accepts your manuscript, you'll be working together for a year so it’s important that you are the right author for the imprint culturally and professionally. Be honest and let your personality shine through in your cover letter, you never know what might resonate with your potential publisher. [2/4]
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Do you have a cosy fantasy story in the works brimming with fun, magic and excitement...? Head to the submissions guidelines page on our website where you can find out exactly how to make a submission! (www.asteriapress.com)
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We're delighted to announce that Mya Duong, fantasy author of the Mindful Things series, poet, and healthcare worker, has joined our cross-genre anthology! Read about Mya and how to support this book:
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I've not posted an update since before we went off to the Lake District for the second week of April. Progress has been severely hampered since then by, among other things, taking 17 days out to watch the World Snooker Championship (pretty much the only sporting event we get involved with in our house).
That's all done now, as of yesterday, so I got back to the draft in earnest today and clocked up almost 3,000 words, reaching the end of Chapter 16 (of 21) and rapidly closing in on 80% complete for this first draft.
I'd already pushed my target end-date back on our return from the Lakes (from end April to mid May) but I forgot to factor in the snooker, so now my tracking spreadsheet is saying I need to achieve another 3,000 words EVERY DAY for the next 8 days if I'm to hit that target.
Unlikely.
But I'm pretty sure I can do better than the spreadsheet's prediction of the actual end date (May 31st) and indeed I have to do better, because building work starts here during the last week of May and it's gonna be utter chaos for three or four months. I really don't want the draft to be affected by all that. Sporadic writing time is fine for editing, but for "the actual writing" I need more focus and near-zero distractions. We'll see.
Current predicted final word count: 108,000.
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Members of the British Fantasy Society: have you got a burning question you'd love an agent's perspective on? Jump into the dedicated channel in the BFS members Discord - Laura Bennett of the Liverpool Literary Agency is collecting questions for this month's Ask An Agent column!
