When you write fantasy novels there are a few things you will need before you get started. The first thing you need is an idea for your story. It is a little harder than it may sound. You need to make sure your idea is workable and interesting. You would not read a boring novel and neither will anyone else so be careful when you write a fantasy novel.

To make your story workable it will have to be on the logical side. Your story will have to have rules, limitations, and even structure. You should be prepared to explain how it works, or why the things in the story may happen. If you are going to write about supernatural creatures such as werewolves, and vampires they will need limitations. Magical and fairytale beings in your story will need to be explained as well.

The next step to writing your novel is to make an outline. An outline is basically just putting your plot and characters down on paper. You want to be sure to include your main characters, the location the story will take place, any main points to your story. When building your fantasy world you want to think of all the details you will need to make your world and write them down for later use.

Next you will need to decide on your main character. In making your character there are many things to consider. You will need to decide the gender. I find it easier to write a character that is the same sex as myself but some plots may call for the opposite sex. Then you will need to decide on age, occupation, and background.

The main character can be the hardest one in your book to make up because you have to make a whole person from scratch. You need to describe the characters physical traits and personality to your readers. When describing the physical traits you will need to add things like height, weight, hair and eye color. Gradually implement this traits into your story. You do not want it to read like a list.

You will need to establish a personality for you main character. Is the character shy, quite, outgoing, loud, arrogant, sensitive, smart, friendly, or even mean or evil. Your characters personality will determine their actions and reactions later in the story.