Writing Fantasy, Part II: Dark Realms, Neon Cities & New Subgenres

In Part II of our Fantasy Subgenre Series, we explore the darker and more modern branches of fantasy: Dark Fantasy, Grimdark, Urban Fantasy, Contemporary/Modern Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy, Romantasy, Progression Fantasy, LitRPG, and Gamelit.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

1. What defines each subgenre?
2. Why do readers love them?
3. How does magic, character, and structure shift across newer fantasy genres?
4. Is your magic system essential, atmospheric, metaphorical, or structural?

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