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Andrew Watson

Fantasy Author

Andrew Watson is a best-selling author based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Known for his Shadowbinders trilogy, Andrew specializes in dark epic fantasy. He has worked freelance as a writer on a variety of creative projects and creates book content and insights on writing on social media @the_fools_tale. Andrew has a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media from Edinburgh Napier University.

Education

  • BSc (Hons) Digital Media, Edinburgh Napier University

Professional Achievements

  • His novella "Silence is Silver" was a SFINCS Finalist
  • Active on his social media pages, accumulating millions of views as he talks about books and writing

Favorite Piece of Advice

Write the bad chapter. Finish the damn draft. Then make it better.

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240+ Fantasy Last Names for Book, Film, & Game Characters

Plus tips for creating a unique fantasy surname for any characterLooking for a fantasy last name for your male or female character? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’re providing an extensive list of fantasy...

25 Types of Magic to Use in Your Next Story or Game

An exploration of magic systems & varieties in pop cultureAre you trying to come up with your own magic system—or just curious about the different types of magic that exist out in the wide world of fiction? Either way,...

Fantasy Realm Name Generator

Craft a magical name for your mythical worldNaming a fantasy realm is vital for bringing your world to life. Whether for a novel, RPG, or game, a great name conveys history and atmosphere. Our generator provides creative...

A Complete Guide to eBook Writing

A beginner-friendly tutorial for aspiring writersReady to make your debut as a digital author? Whether you have useful advice to sell, or just want your voice to be heard, putting your words in an eBook (electronic book)...

How to

Create a Fictional Universe

Fantasy Author Andrew Watson explains how to build a cohesive fictional worldFictional universes are essential for building an all encompassing world. Creating a fictional universe will give your characters somewhere to ...

How to

Write Fiction

Fantasy Author Andrew Watson explains how to write a story that will resonate with readersFiction and non-fiction are two of the main forms of prose writing. Fiction is the creation of a story from the author's imaginati...

How to

Self Publish a Book

Self publishing a book is popular for many reasons. Securing a traditional publishing contract may not work for you — they're hard to get, and you give up a lot of rights when you finally do get one. Self-publishing sh...

How to

Write a Credible Fantasy Story

Fantasy Author Andrew Watson explains how to build an internally consistent fantasy worldWriting your own fantasy story is an incredibly rewarding process. To make the fantasy world seem realistic, describe the setting i...

How to

Create a Fantasy Race

When writing fantasy, many writers choose to set their novels in a fantasy world. If this is the case, you will need different fantasy races to live there. While some prefer to just stick to well known fantasy races, oth...