General NotesThe notes for this video are structured on the sequence I went through to develop my example story. The exact sequence you use may be different depending on what…
Act IThe world and characters are introduced.Usually, the protagonist is seen in the light of “everyday life” before some trigger sends him or her off into the unexpected.Having this grounding…
DefinitionsCosmology is the study of the universe, particularly as it relates to astronomy and physics. In worldbuilding terms, Cosmology is the establishment of the basic building blocks of your world. …
Why do you want to write? What is your motivation and what is your expectation? Is it fame and fortune? Is it for a love of the craft and storytelling? …
Intent:Why do you want to build a world? What purpose will this constructed world you develop serve?The motivation for building your world can drive the decisions you make along the…
I apologize for several years of silence on this blog. The purpose was to ensure my primary focus was on completing my next series of books and the months of…
I’m feeling a bit whimsical so we’re going to do something a little different this time. We’re going to talk about writing as a simile. I often wish I could…
I was recently looking through some of my old materials for inspiration and found one that might be interesting to share. I’ve mentioned in previous articles that my original plan…
As I contemplated an article for this week (all my current ideas having failed to garner any inspiration), I got to thinking about legacies. Although the events of the past…
In the previous article, we looked at how Talikae, though she began as a fleeting character upon the page, rose to play a significant part in the arcs of the…