Worldbuilding in Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

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From journeys across dangerous terrain, to adventures off in galaxies far, far away, world building is present in every work of fiction we know and love. But how do you build worlds of your own? Today’s episode of Write On breaks down how to define your world from the bottom up, touching on everything from defining location and language to politics and religion for your Sci-Fi or Fantasy world in just a few questions. We discuss how to keep your worldbuilding organized and relevant to the plot of your story, as well as show you how to map out the continents of your world in a creative way. Follow along at home as Emma asks questions about your world, and you may find that with each answer you give your world will begin to come alive. #amwriting #fantasy #scifi #writingcommunity #worldbuilding 00:00 Intro 01:02 Staying on Track 01:54 Building your Characters & World Together 02:26 Pick a Subgenre 03:27 Pick a Topic to Start Building 03:48 Find Real-Life Inspiration 05:02 Location 06:09 Making a Map (with beans!) 07:08 Religion 09:19 Politics 11:29 Language 12:23 Magic and Technology 14:14 Show, Don’t Tell 15:18 Retrospective If you enjoyed this episode of Write On be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more! 144 Genres and Subgenres for Fiction Writing: https://www.servicescape.com/blog/144-genres-and-subgenres-for-fiction-writing Deus Ex Machina (Technobabble Episode): https://youtu.be/OGo1l0APo3I?t=126 For editing services and writing advice, check out our website: https://www.servicescape.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/servicescape Twitter: https://twitter.com/servicescapeinc Write On is written, recorded, and animated by Emma Ingalls: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtkHDpJG4KOo3x4qCyn6Og © 2021 ServiceScape Incorporated. All rights reserved.