Write the books you want to read

I was just reading "How to steal like an artist" when I came across this quote "Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use-do the work you want to see done." -Austin Kleon

I love reading, but it is rare I find a fantasy genre book that satisfies. Most books of the genre seem to be written by amateur authors; and the writing comes across as cliche and juvenile. After drudging though a few chapters I always get itchy to write a story that I would want to read.

I'm sure my writing will also come across as juvenile and cliche, but hopefully with enough editing and mentoring I will write a story where the reader can be absorbed by a juicy adventure unencumbered by the slog that is so prevalent in the fantasy genre.

What I want in my story

• I want the writing to feel intelligent and concise.
• I want the story to feel creative yet familiar and relatable.
• I want to use pronouns that seem familiar, and are easy to remember.
• I want to break away from the traditional and well used dark fantasy genre (goodbye orcs, dwarves, and elves).
• I want the reader to feel like they are learning something, even if it is fictitious.