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Free Writing

I've been struggling to get back in my writing groove. Hence my las post about writers block. One technique that is often suggested when you're feeling blocked is Free Writing. Here's a little more on this helpful technique. Free writing is an excellent technique for breaking thr…

Unlocking the Keys to Overcoming Writer's Block

Writer's block can be a daunting obstacle, but it doesn't have to derail your creativity. In this article, I’ll share some tried-and-true techniques that will help you break through those mental roadblocks and get your writing flowing again. 1. Take a break: Sometimes, the best w…

World Building (pt 10) - Another Example

Let's perform the same exercise again, using a different scene to illustrate how world building can be inserted into an opening for a story to quickly establish a foundation for a new world. Putting it in Practice: Opening Scene : Trading Technology The skyline of New York City s…

World Building (pt 9) - Pulling it Together

I've written a lot about building a world and probably scared a few readers off. It doesn't have to be that difficult. The fun thing about building an imaginary world is that you get to decide how much detail is enough and share it through the narrative of the story. Let's take a…

World Building (pt 8) - Brick by Brick

Incorporating technology and infrastructure into your world building is essential for creating a rich, immersive, and believable fantasy setting. By examining how these elements function within a society, you can add depth, complexity, and intrigue to your story. Establishing the…

World Building (pt 7) - It's Magic!

In this post, we'll explore strategies for crafting magical systems and fantastical elements that captivate readers and elevate your world building in the realm of fantasy writing. Defining the Rules of Magic: A well-defined magical system establishes clear guidelines for how mag…

World Building (pt 6) - Landscapes & Geography

Landscapes and geography are essential building blocks in the creation of a believable and captivating fictional world. In this post, we will explore strategies for crafting diverse, intriguing, and immersive landscapes and geographical features that form the backdrop for your st…

Challenge and Response

In my last post, I challenged you to complete an exercise focused just on the economic aspects that may not even have direct impact on a story. I asked you to: Pick a favorite story or novel. List how one group of people in the story make a living. Use the five why's to explore w…

World Building (pt 5) - It's the Economy, Stupid!

We've started looking at the relationships between the political structures of your world and its economy. Any political body is going to have some relationship to the economic structures. Not to be too cynical, but if politics is about the accumulation of power and control, mone…

World Building (pt 4) - Politics & Economics

Continuing my series on Worldbuilding series, let's look at the politics and economics of our world. In prior posts, I discussed Cosmology and Mythology and Laws, Ethics, and Morality. These two aspects will have a significant impact on the politics and economies of your world. W…

World Building (pt 3) - Laws, Ethics, and Morality

In our previous blog post, we discussed the importance of creating a captivating cosmology and mythology for your worldbuilding efforts. Now, let's focus on another essential aspect: establishing laws, ethics, and morality to create a robust social structure in your story. Establ…

World building (pt2): Cosmology & Mythology

In this post, we'll focus on creating a captivating cosmology and mythology as part of your world building efforts. A well-designed cosmology and mythology form the bedrock of your story by establishing the beliefs, values, traditions, and moral frameworks of your characters and …