I really want to start a fantasy novel too, but I'm stuck on plot. I have a few huge concepts but everything I think of sounds like Tolkien or other fantasy authors (ie a "fellowship" and elves and dark lords in black cloaks.) But then again, every fantasy book I've ever read has borrowed something from Tolkien. I think the first step to writing something good is to create characters that are satisfying to both you and the readers and a world that the characters can interact with. Within that world can be the places and cultures that have shaped the character's personality and present the possibilities of the plot. I have trouble with naming characters. Does anyone have any idea how to come up with fantasy names? It's getting difficult to describe my story by saying "and then this guy said this, which caused the other guy to kill him" help!
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