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

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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:

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

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