Recap: Last week, we covered some basics in World-Building to get you started. If you need a refresher, click here, or at the bottom of this post. A lot of what we talked about made it possible to build the world off of your premise, characters, and other story centralized aspects. Today we’re going to …
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Writers need to consider their approach to world-building, based on whether they prefer outlining or discovery, defining their genre, crafting characters, and developing conflict. Understanding these factors is crucial for effective world-building, guiding the trajectory of characters, story, and world. This process ensures confidence and preparation when entering the world-building realm.
Recap: Last week, we dove into the animal kingdom and some common misconceptions about predators and prey. Now we’ll roam the forests of the plant world as we discover the fuel system for the higher food chain. In worlds of advanced cities and science fiction dystopias, no one cares about plants anyway, right? While many …
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Update: What’s up, my nugs? I know this is a few days late and maybe a dollar short, but I wanted to make sure I got the newsletter out this month. The reason for the delay was I lost a friend and mentor on March 26th, and the funeral was on April 1st. I’ve been …
Recap: Last week we addressed filling your world with animals. In the broad overview, we covered the topics of creature creation, borrowing, or mixing. Which one works best depends on your story. Check the back-link if you’re just joining us now. This week we’ll dive into the predator versus prey aspect, and why it’s important …
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Kenneth W. Myers 