On Fantasy

Is Tolkien Old-Fashioned? What Happens when Substackers Dissect “On Fairy-Stories.”

Pt. 5: Highlights from the Community

Oct 30, 2024 •

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Clifford Stumme

Embracing Reality by Escaping to Faërie

Pt. 3 on Tolkien's "On Fairy-Stories," with Clifford Stumme: Escapism, Technology, and Endorsing Reality

Oct 15, 2024 •

The Heart of Fantasy According to Tolkien

Pt. 1 on Tolkien's "On Fairy-Stories," with Clifford Stumme: Exploring Faërie, Fantasy, and Myth.

Oct 1, 2024 •

Why Hard & Soft Magic Systems Matter

It’s not about worldbuilding. It’s about narrative.

Jul 23, 2024 •

How To Classify Fantasy Subgenres

And why its important to get it right.

Jul 12, 2024 •

How “Real” Should Fantasy Be?

Using history to build realistically unreal worlds.

May 31, 2024 •

The Moment I Learned To Love Fantasy

... and love myself a little bit too.

May 17, 2024 •

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