The most important thing to do, if you've been weighing whether to write your fantasy story or not, is to decide why you want to write it in the first place. Are you writing it to make money? Are you writing it to deliver a message to readers? Or are you simply writing it because you want to inspire the imaginations of your fellow man. Once you've decided on a reason to write your fantasy, remember it.

Altering the storyteller's voice mid-story, or suddenly writing a chapter that doesn't jibe with previous material, are two common mistakes that can be avoided if you know why you are writing your particular fable. Set realistic goals and write the story in a way that you feel will help it meet those goals.

If you're like most fantasy fans, you probably have a million ideas about fantasy settings, creatures, and heroes already. That's good. It will help you immensely in your efforts to create an original fantasy world. And for those that are younger and have not been influenced by fantasy writing or entertainment, telling your story is a good way to free your imagination and build the bedrock for your future fantasy fiction.

Whatever you are using to write with, you will need to use it. The most overlooked obstacle to fantasy writers is their tendency to put off getting ideas down on paper (so to speak). Ponder what you want your story to be, and have an idea as to what this fantasy world will mean to readers. Work out a beginning and an ending that won't leave readers disappointed. Put some thought into what you want your original voice to be saying to your readers, what major event your story is going to describe, and then set aside some time to start writing the story.