In writing fantasy the author creates characters, situations, and settings that are not possible in reality. This differs from realistic fiction in that realistic fiction has to attend to the history and natural laws of reality, where fantasy does not. Magic and magical creatures are common in many of these worlds.Īn identifying trait of fantasy is the author's use of narrative elements that do not have to rely on history or nature to be coherent. Most fantasy uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting.
