Tag: worldbuilding
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Experimental Files
Revised 2/22/2024. Originally written 3/30/2015. How did this happen? Why can I not remember? I stand, facing a village, the searing heat radiating from the burning buildings pricking at my exposed skin. Fire rises through the billowing smoke, the wind carrying the scent of charred wood and flesh. Sweat forms on my brow, my tunic…
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Writing Advice and What it Means: Show, Don’t Tell
If you’re like me, you’ve probably scouted many a forum, article, and writing craft book looking for ways to improve your writing. And if you’re like me, you come across the same advice time and time again. One of the snippets that I always see and hear is the line “Show, don’t tell”. But what…
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Magic Systems: Ideas for your next Fantasy World
Magic systems are the ultimate tool to conflict and worldbuilding in any fantasy realm. Magic can add a layer of mystery or be the greatest point of tension and raising the stakes. Whether writing a fantasy novel or embarking on a new campaign in the roleplaying world, knowing and understanding the magic system will be…
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Using Your Senses to Enhance Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding is one of the many important aspects of writing a story, especially fantasy and sci-fi. But what sort of descriptions are considered necessary and not just purple prose? Today we’ll take a look at using your senses to enhance the worldbuilding in your story and evoke reactions from your readers! When it comes to…
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5 Fantasy Prompts to Inspire Your Storytelling
Whether you’re exercising your skills or stuck in a rut, there’s always a way forward. Boost your story and spark your imagination with these prompts for your fantasy story. Trying to challenge yourself with some flash fiction? Wishing to avoid a soggy middle to your WIP? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve come…
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Uncommon Mythical Creatures to Use in your Fantasy Novel and How to Invent your Own
Fantastical creatures are a staple to epic and high fantasy. From dragons to fae to mermaids, you can never go wrong adding in a mythical creature to your fantasy story. If you want your fantasy to stand out and be different than the rest, you’ll have to get imaginative with your creatures! We’ll look at…
