Introduction This week, we're going to talk about weaving world-building into the story through your character's eyes. There are multiple ways to go about weaving your world into the story, but one of the best ways is through your character. So let's talk about how. dISCOVERIES The first way you can go about weaving your… Continue reading Thursday Technicalities: Weaving World-Building Into Your Story – Through Your Character’s Eyes
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Thursday Technicalities: World Building Tools – Weaving Together Plot and World
Introduction This seemed like a fitting place to begin a new series on Thursday Technicalities since we talk about world building tools on Saturday Setups and since I was just discussing where I learned most of what I know in my newsletter this week. So, yes, we're going to talk about more world building tools,… Continue reading Thursday Technicalities: World Building Tools – Weaving Together Plot and World
Thursday Technicalities – Types of Edits
Introduction Editing. Doesn't everyone just love it? Well, some of us do. If you're like me, one of your favorite parts of the writing process is actually the rewriting and editing stage, at least when there's not a huge time crunch. I know, I know. It's weird. Most writers really can't stand this process, and… Continue reading Thursday Technicalities – Types of Edits
Sunday Sub-Genres: Dying Earth Fantasy
Introduction Alright, everyone! We're back this week with another sub-genre to examine. This time, we'll be looking at dying earth fantasy. This one's fun if you like apocalyptic fiction with a dash of fantasy or science-fiction. Obviously, the focus here is on fantasy, but science-fiction also has a firm hold on this sub-genre, so that's… Continue reading Sunday Sub-Genres: Dying Earth Fantasy
Saturday Setup: Building Societies – Rank and Gender Factors
Introduction Last week, we discussed how language factors into your society. Now we're going to talk about how rank and gender can play a role. There are many different ways societies deal with these two things. Just look around at the cultures around the world, and you'll see that. So let's take a look at… Continue reading Saturday Setup: Building Societies – Rank and Gender Factors
Sunday Sub-Genres: Weird Fantasy
Introduction This week, we're going to talk about weird fantasy. Weird fantasy is a little bit more of an odd genre, but it's no less popular for it. People who like fantasy and horror will likely find that they enjoy weird fantasy. So let's take a look. Defining Weird Fantasy Weird fantasy is a sub-genre… Continue reading Sunday Sub-Genres: Weird Fantasy