When writing in

the fantasy genre or any of its subgenres such as contemporary fantasy, Urban

Fantasy, and Magical Realism, I’ve found that the best to make sure your

characters drive your story in a way that satisfies the reader is to create

some rules. These rules include rules for ghosts, angels and other spiritual

supernatural characters; rules for any team or group of characters who work together

for the greater good of your world; rules for unusual characters including magical

toys, inanimate objects with special abilities etc.; rules for magic systems;

and rules for supernatural or mythical  villains.

Special shouts

go to Caitlin Alexander, author of She’s Still Here:

https://www.amazon.com/Shes-Still-Here-Paranormal-Investigator/dp/1957656077/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XMKM8P7UTDA4&keywords=She%27s+Still+Here+by+Caitlin+Alexander&qid=1685716716&sprefix=she%27s+still+here+by+caitlin+alexander%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

published by

Monarch Educational Services:

https://monarcheducationalservices.com/

Caitlin gave

me the idea for creating rules for the characters and elements of fantasy

listed above.

If you’d like

to learn more about Magical Realism, visit:

https://kimventrella.com/2019/02/14/magical-realism-in-middle-grade/

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