Recap: Last week we covered building your world from the world-out. Topics included defining where your world is in its evolution on your novel’s timeline and where your world began. Today will continue along this path as you fill your world with characters. Definitions: Archetype: a very typical example of a certain person or thing. …
Continue reading World-Building: Building Characters from Genre
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 …
Continue reading Writing Tips: World-Building with Vegetation
Once you’ve created your world through the PMESII-PT approach, you’ll need to fill the empty spaces. Animals or creatures are part of that filler not addressed by the PMESII-PT world-building model. You may have created some animals as food sources or the Economic portion of your world-building. But in a recent online course, the lecturer …
Time Variable The time variable from the PMESII-PT Analysis influences the military operations in terms of decisions moments, operational speed, planning, etc. So how can you apply all that lingo to your story? Time Covered: The time variable in the story is a multilevel analysis. The great thing about written fiction is that a novel …
Your world isn't just a backdrop—it's a living character that breathes, challenges, and transforms your protagonist. Discover how to craft settings that aren't mere scenery, but powerful narrative engines that reflect inner struggles, create unexpected opportunities, and elevate your storytelling beyond the ordinary.
