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What Medieval Fencing Teaches Me About Writing Fight Scenes

Fantasy collage featuring a large leather-bound book pierced by a dagger, surrounded by a goblin-like creature, armored warriors, and a rat-like character against a glowing green enchanted forest background.

There is a correlation between sword and pen — and it is flow. Practicing medieval-style fencing has taught me more about writing conflict than any craft book ever could. From centerline control to disciplined restraint, here’s how real steel shapes the fight scenes in Heart of the Worlds.