All the aspects of worldbuilding we’ve talked about over the past few weeks apply to science fiction as well as…
The majority of the stories I have written started with an idea about magic (or monsters) that I wanted to…
When worldbuilding, it’s so hard to say that one aspect is more important than the others especially when speaking in…
Now that we’ve covered the bigger picture aspects of Land and Animals, and Countries, it’s time to zero in on…
The next worldbuilding topic we are going to delve into is countries. If you’re going along in the order I’m…
One of the most basic aspects of worldbuilding deals with the land and animals. After all, every story has to…
Previously we have discussed the various sub-genres within the speculative fiction umbrella. Understanding which sub-genre you are writing will help…
As discussed previously, horror is meant to frighten, scare, or make the reader feel ill at ease. Horror stories typically…
As discussed previously, science fiction often deals with the advancements of science and technology in a futuristic setting. Science fiction…
As discussed previously, fantasy typically contains elements of magic and the supernatural. It can be set in “our world” with…