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.

Writing Aunia in Heart of the Worlds

Young woman with long golden-blonde hair and dark blue eyes wearing a green medieval gown, standing in a sunlit forest.

Aunia isn’t just an INFP heroine—she’s a girl shaped by whispers, isolation, and a spark of magic that could save or shatter worlds. Step behind the scenes to see what it’s like to write a character whose empathy and impulsive heart keep the plot—and me—on my toes.