A Popular Music Repertoire for the Classical Guitar Just because you play classical guitar doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to hundred year old music! There are many modern pop songs that translate very well to the classical guitar. One of the biggest challenges any classical guitarist... ( added 2 years 310 days ago.)

A look at some Unique and Unusual Medieval Weapons The Middle Ages was a time of much conflict and warfare. During this time many unusual weapons were created to solve battlefield problems. Many of these weapons are familiar to us such as the sword, axe, or lance. But there were many lesser known... ( added 2 years 318 days ago.)

The Symbolism and the Power of the Golden Ring in Epic Fantasy A ring is just a tiny piece of metal yet it is one of the most powerful, and successful, symbols used in fantasy writing. Why is a ring so often used as a symbol and what does it really stand for? In the fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas... ( added 2 years 321 days ago.)

The Fascinating 500 Year History of the Medieval Castle Medieval Castles were structures that changed dramatically over the centuries of the Middle Ages. These changes were brought about by many factors like changes in warfare and the influences of different cultures. Here is a brief history of how the... ( added 2 years 325 days ago.)

How a Boy Became a Knight in Medieval Times For almost seven hundred years between the ninth and sixteenth centuries knights were the lords of the battlefield, admired and respected for their abilities and their chivalry and courage. So how did a boy in these centuries become a knight? ... ( added 2 years 331 days ago.)

Encourage Your Teenager to Make Video Games – The Benefits are Astonishing Video Game making is a pursuit that involves creativity, visual design, writing, logical thinking, collaboration, and many other skills. It is something that your teenager could get very enthusiastic about and it can be done at no cost... ( added 2 years 335 days ago.)

How to make the Ultimate Terrarium A terrarium is a beautiful project to make and to take care of but if you are ambitious you might want to make the ultimate terrarium. And this doesn’t come down to gardening skills. It comes down to a little bit of thought and a lot of... ( added 2 years 335 days ago.)

How To Make a Video Game In Seven Days –for Free There is plenty of free software and resources out there that will enable you to quickly make your own video game. All you need is a plan and some persistence. Here is the plan. Today’s software for game making is fairly complete and you don’t... ( added 2 years 338 days ago.)

The Design Secrets of Medieval Castles Medieval Castles were more than just large fortresses with massive stone walls. They were ingeniously designed fortifications that used many brilliant and creative ways to protect their inhabitants from attacking enemies. A lot of thought... ( added 2 years 339 days ago.)

Siege – How to take a Medieval Castle when you don’t have a Catapult In the later centuries of the Middle Ages siege engines were often employed to take down the walls of a medieval castle. But in the early centuries an attacking army often did not have the skill, resources, or time to build and use siege engines... ( added 2 years 347 days ago.)

How to Make a Terrarium – The basics for making a wonderful terrarium Terrarium making is a rewarding hobby that combines art and nature. You can make a nice terrarium in an hour and then enjoy caring for it and looking at it for years to come. With a few tips and guidelines you can make some wonderful terrariums... ( added 2 years 350 days ago.)

What Software Should You Use To Make a Video Game? The answer depends on a couple of questions you have to ask yourself? What skill level do you have with the computer and programming and what are your goals for making video games? I answer these questions and help you find the right software for... ( added 2 years 351 days ago.)

How Andres Segovia Changed the World of the Classical Guitar There is no disputing that Segovia was one of the greatest classical guitarists that ever lived but his impact on the world of the classical guitar extended far beyond just his ability to play. He had a profound impact on every aspect of the... ( added 2 years 351 days ago.)

How to Draw Castle Floor Plans The Floor Plan for every Medieval Castle was different but there were some rules of thumb that they pretty much all followed. Here are some guidelines to help you draw a castle floor plan that is realistic and attractive. Whether you are... ( added 2 years 353 days ago.)

How to Write a Great Combat Scene – Advice for Fantasy Writers A great combat scene is a memorable event in your reader’s life. It is a microcosm of the struggle that is contained in the book itself. And good combat scenes are often dog-eared by readers and returned to over and over again. You can give your... ( added 3 years 1 day ago.)

How to Draw Fantasy Creatures Drawing fantasy creatures like unicorns, mermaids, and dragons can at first be a difficult thing to do and it takes some practice but there are some basic rules you can follow to create terrific creatures and make them look great. Drawing... ( added 3 years 14 days ago.)

5 Keys to the Kingdom – How to Conquer any Online Video Game Today’s online video games (MMORPG’s) are extraordinarily complex worlds that take a lot of time to master. Whether you play a couple of hours a week or a couple of hours every day there are some fundamental rules you should follow to maximize... ( added 3 years 15 days ago.)

How To Write a Video Game Script Writing a video game script offers a challenge that goes well beyond the normal realm of writing. But it is also something that can be tremendously rewarding in the scope of its creativity. Here are some guidelines and tips for writing a video... ( added 3 years 41 days ago.)

Learn How to Draw the Easy Way using the “Five-S” Method One of the difficult things about learning to draw is understanding the process an artist uses to go from a blank piece of paper to a completed drawing. The “Five-S" method is an easy way to understand how an artist does it and how you can do... ( added 3 years 43 days ago.)

Seven Creative Tips for Amateur Video Game Makers Making a video game means working with a software program that guides you toward building worlds in very specific ways. Do not fall into the trap of letting the software determine your game. Keep creative control in your hands. Here are some... ( added 3 years 51 days ago.)

How to buy a classical guitar - Tips and Hints to Making a Good Purchase Purchasing a classical guitar can be a difficult task particularly if you are not yet an accomplished player. Here are some tips and hints on finding a good quality classical guitar whether it is in the hundred dollar range or the thousand dollar... ( added 3 years 55 days ago.)

Making Magic Real in your Fantasy Writing Magic is a wonderful aspect of Fantasy. It can add whole new dimensions to the world you are creating by bringing new dilemmas and new problems and challenges. It can also bring a fair amount of spicy and interesting conflicts. But magic is not a... ( added 3 years 92 days ago.)

Making Video games - Sharpen Your Eyes and Think Like an Artist Good Video Game design is not just about fast action and challenging beasts and creatures. One of the most important, yet most overlooked aspect of video game design is the believability of the world the game takes place in. When designing a video... ( added 3 years 106 days ago.)

How To Make a Video Game - It's Free, and not as Hard as You Think Video Game making has evolved dramatically over the past decade. It used to be a world filled with tedious hours of programming in a language like C. But today there are readily available tools that do all this programming work for you and allow... ( added 3 years 106 days ago.)

How to Make a Sword -The Six Step Process The process of making a sword is more than what you see in the movies. For many people being a blacksmith is a fantasy where you pound steel against an anvil, dip it in water and voila! You have a completed sword ready to mow down the evil hordes... ( added 3 years 106 days ago.)