Writing is hard. And despite being an avid consumer of fantasy fiction, crafting a magic system of my own has presented me with some difficulties.
Magic Systems and Other Worldbuilding Problems
Tag: worldbuilding
How to Make a Map for Your Fantasy World
Maps are a standard fantasy element, whether you’re writing a novel or running a D&D game. So I made an ongoing and hopefully easy to understand guide for how to make your own.
Building the Far North: How I Build a Fictional World
My revision process demands an overhaul and indepth look at my worldbuilding, so I thought I’d take you on the journey! This is the first step in my worldbuilding process, and I try out my own worksheet to boot!
What is the Difference Between Fantasy and Science Fiction?
I’m a bit of an SFF nerd if you haven’t noticed, so I thought it was time I talked about my two favourite genres and explore what makes them similar, and what makes them different.
How Much Worldbuilding is Too Much?
Worldbuilding is a key element to any good science fiction or fantasy story. But how much is too much? At what point might you be tempting the dreaded Worldbuilder’s Disease?
Five Amazing Worldbuilding Resources You Might Not Expect
A small curated list of five very different resources for every worldbuilder, beginner or advanced!
The Worldbuilding Blueprint (& Free Worksheet!)
How to create a framework to make your world more compelling and cohesive, for writers, dungeon masters, and worldbuilding geeks alike!
What is Worldbuilding Anyway?
One writer’s approach to a big concept: What the heck is worldbuilding and why is it important?
