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Can anyone write about King Arthur?
But, when works fall into the public domain, anybody is free to copy and build upon them. And that new “built upon” work, (or at least the original components contained therein) IS entitled to copyright protection. The King Arthur legend dates back to the middle ages, and as such is not protected by copyright law.
What are the rules for writing historical fiction?
Ethics: Rules for Writing Historical Novels
- Don’t invent history.
- Try to be fair.
- You can leave doubt about what happened.
- Keep the chronology as accurate as possible.
- You can leave things out.
- Complete historical truth is unknowable.
- How to test if you’ve done a decent job?
How can I be a good fantasy writer?
10 Tips for Writing Fantasy Fiction
- Read and re-read. You can only write as well as you read.
- Know your market. For first-time fantasy writers, it’s especially important to consider your audience.
- Start small.
- Next, go big.
- Choose a point of view.
- Meet your characters.
- Outline your story.
- Make, and keep, rules.
Is King Arthur a myth or a legend?
King Arthur is a medieval, mythological figure who was the head of the kingdom Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. It is not known if there was a real Arthur, though it is believed he may have been a Roman-affiliated military leader who successfully staved off a Saxon invasion during the 5th to 6th centuries.
How do you write historical fantasy?
Historical Fantasy is not an easy genre write, and even harder to write well. Here are a few tips I picked up while writing my historical fantasy series, “The Year of the Dragon”. 1. Choose the right period. This is a tricky bit. Do you write about something everyone knows and likes, or do you want to be original?
What should I know before writing a fantasy novel?
Before you start writing your fantasy novel, there should be an understanding of the elements particular to literature in the fantasy genre. The best way to learn the ins and outs of these primary elements is to see them in action. Read some fantasy before you begin.
What is the origin of the word fantasy?
The English word, “fantasy,” sprang from Old French’s phantasie, or “vision, imagination.”. But you wouldn’t be entirely remiss if you’d thought that it came from the word, “fantastic.”.
Should fantasy authors move on from Tolkien?
Kerr also argued that fantasy authors needed to move on from the Master, in part because of one small flaw: Tolkien’s characters could too often be boiled down to archetypes in Capital Letters (The Dispossessed King, The Evil Lord, The Mighty Wizard). But Tolkien put down the stones and built up the walls for the genre.