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No two writers will approach world building the same. Just be careful not to get so bogged down in world building that it keeps you from writing your story. Have fun with it! Write a story that keeps your readers riveted to the end. 🖋️ Need help with your writing? Sharpen your s...
Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers and Gamersis an accessible guide for the co-creation of vast fictional worlds for use in a variety of storytelling projects. Using the expansive fictional worlds ofStar Wars,Lord of the Rings,A Game of Thrones, andDungeons & Dragonsas models, this book gui...
To be sure, no one is asking you to dump chapter-long lessons on the founding fathers of Plorpian culture or have a Plorpian birthday celebration interrupt a space battle. But defining these things for yourself, and seasoning your writings with artifacts of them, will break down the rigid w...
But in order for Dune to work at all, its screenwriters had to tella lotof story at a relatively brisk pace. (In fact, while I thought pacing was one of the places where Villeneuve’sBlade Runner 2049fell short, I’d say he just about nails it inDune.) ...
And with that final point, it’s now over to you: remember to download our free worldbuilding guide for tips on how to create your own fantastic lands and customs. We can’t wait to see your brave new world. Qapla'!* *Klingon for “good luck”...
All in all, worldbuilding factions is a crucial part of any story —both forwritersandGMs! But once you have these 5 tips in mind, you’ll have a faction that not only is well integrated with the world, but also has a memorable personality. Remember to connect your faction with the res...
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S1 E01Worldbuilding 101(Play Episode Now!) Join Dino, B.K. Bass, Hexarch, and Imachinate as they discuss worldbuilding for your medium—plus some general tips and tricks along the way!