Fantasy stories can take place in real or imaginary places and can be characterized as "low fantasy" or "high fantasy". Low fantasy stories are set in the real world and include magical elements or beings. High fantasy stories are set in alternative worlds. So, how do writers effectively create these fantastical worlds, elements, and beings, and pull them all together into a story that captures readers? In this collection of interviews, bestselling and award-winning fantasy authors share advice for building worlds and characters that are not only relatable, but provide readers with a great escape.