Notes on writing and fantasy fiction

Below is an attempt to consolidate what I know and would like to share from my experience in and around publishing and my knowledge as a reader.

Here’s an outline of the post:

Writing advice
Literary fiction vs. commercial fiction
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder
SPJG posts about writing advice books
SPJG posts about avoiding writing mistakes
Miscellaneous links

Recommended authors: children’s and YA fantasy
“Recent” (1980s onward)
“Classic” (1900 to 1980)

Publishing
Purpose
Audience
Context
Process via self-publishing
Process via traditional publishing

Writing communities
Singapore Writer’s Group
NaNoWriMo
Reddit

Conclusion

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