fiction developmental editing | The Narrative Craft

A fiction editor's blog

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I'm Andrew Hodges, a fiction editor.

Science fiction, fantasy, and worldbuilding are my specialisms. Check out the posts below!

Passive protagonists in SFF writing

Passive protagonists cross my desk a lot. In this blog post I’ll cover: · Why they especially affect SFF writing · Why...

How to create immersive settings that keep readers engaged

Setting can be tricky to get right. Too many details and you can bore the reader or stifle their imagination. Too little and the reader...

5 common problems with characters in science-fiction and fantasy novels

Problems with characters are common in science-fiction and fantasy novels. Why? Because characters can take a backseat when an author is...

Magic systems: ideas and guiding principles

Magic systems are an important aspect of worldbuilding, and it’s important to get them right. Reveal too little, and your ideas for magic...

The Save the Cat beat sheet: a cultural anthropological approach

Blake Snyder’s book Save the Cat! offers a blueprint for screenwriters on how to draft a successful film script. Drawing on his...