Tag: world building
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3 Secrets to Writing Vivid Settings
There are three elements that make up every story: people, problems, and places. To form a good story, those elements need to be in balance, because each one affects the others. That’s why you need to put as much effort into the places in your story—your setting—as you do for your characters and your plot.…
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6 Secrets of Science Fiction and Fantasy World Building
How do you, as a writer, build a new world that fascinates your readers, draws them in, and makes them want to come back for more? If you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, you need to do your world building the right way. I’ve revealed the shortcuts and tips you should use — and…
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Ask an Author: World Building and Exposition
Ever wanted to know how a science fiction or fantasy author builds an imaginary world? Authors like J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephanie Meyer, J.K. Rowling, Frank Herbert, William Gibson and scores of others are renowned for the worlds they’ve created. What makes them so intriguing? I’ve been invited to join a handful of other authors at MileHiCon…
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 