SummonFantasy Blog

17 Jun 2026
The Content Goldmine Hiding in Your WIP (And How to Mine It While You Write)
An easy way to create buzz around your story before it hits the shelves. (Read more)

02 Jun 2026
The Rise of Human Slop—Why I Refuse to Dumb Down My Writing to Prove I’m Human
In a desperate bid to fight off "AI slop," the grand solution is to give the world human slop instead (Read more)

18 May 2026
The Writing Rules You’re Allowed to Break
Confused by rules like "Show, Don't Tell"? Discover why common writing advice is holding you back—and how to finally break the rules to write a story readers will love. (Read more)

11 May 2026
What Makes the Villain’s Origin Story So Appealing
A villain is the darkest version of ourselves reflected back. (Read more)

18 Mar 2026
Strigoi vs. Vampire: The Dark Reality of Romanian Folklore
Romanian author explores the dark truth of Strigoi vs. Modern Vampires. Discover the folklore behind St. Andrew's Night and the monsters in Pierced by Silver. (Read more)

14 Jan 2026
Cliffhangers in Books—Smart Storytelling or Reader Betrayal?
Are cliffhangers a storytelling tool or a frustrating reader trap? (Read more)

17 Dec 2025
How to Write a Book Blurb That Actually Hooks Readers
Answer these five questions to write a better blurb. (Read more)

10 Dec 2025
Where Did All the Sidekicks Go?
An elegy for the lost art of the memorable sideckick in modern fiction. (Read more)

20 Nov 2025
Are Successful Authors Gatekeeping success?
Success in writing isn’t about perfectly replicating someone else’s journey; it’s about enduring long enough for your unique voice to shine through. (Read more)

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