Updates: Thank you for all my nugs checking in this month! I’ve finally progressed into the 50%-75% section of the Extoria edit. I’m trying something different with chapter and scene outlines to see if it aids my progress. Right now, I slated this section for ten chapters, and I already have one completed. The goal …
General Description This variable regards how information is dispersed, acquired, and responded to by your civilization. Media plays a large role in this section of analysis, but don’t restrict yourself to the modern ideas of media. Dispersal Dispersal of information can come in many forms. Print, digital, television, written notes, pamphlets, coded messages. All of …
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By now, you’ve probably realized that there is a lot of overlap between each section of the PMESII-PT structure. But just like in a Venn diagram, you’ll find that most of the information lays in its respective fields. With that in mind, let’s dive into the social aspect of world-building. Where Social Media is such …
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One of the hardest things about writing isn’t the process, but making time for the process. Whether you’re writing full-time or part-time, it seems to make little difference. I’ve thought on this topic a lot lately as I’ve struggled to reach my goals of finishing my final edit of the Extoria Rewrite. There will always …
IntroductionCan your magic system influence the economy?Consider these QuestionsOrganizationConsider these QuestionsWriting Exercise: Economic World-BuildingConclusion Introduction The economic variable from the PMESII-PT encompasses the individual and group behavior that is related to production, distribution, and consumption of resources. Let’s look at the Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson for this aspect. If you haven’t read this storyline, …
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Kenneth W. Myers 