Ep 84 - Dark Fantasy Worldbuilding: Rebellion and Magic with Sarah Hawley

Romancing the Story: Writing Romance, Storytelling, and Book Structure

"You want to (write dark themes) in a way that's sensitive and include the dark content but also consider the impact."

Sarah Hawley, USA Today Bestselling Author, writes dark fantasy worldbuilding that makes rebellion feel inevitable and magic feel consequential, a drastic shift from her lighter rom-coms. Focusing on her high fantasy series, we discuss creating believable rebellion arcs, designing a dark narrative that shapes story stakes, and techniques for deepening character motivation, along with themes of escapism, rebellion, and fighting for a better world even when the odds are against you.

Connect with Sarah:
https://www.sarahhawleyauthor.com/
Instagram: @mssarahhawley
Twitter: @MsSarahHawley
Check out "Servant of Earth" by Sarah Hawley, the first book in The Shards of Magic Series:
https://amzn.to/3GE7RRW
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