by
Jessica Lee
Fantasy worldbuilders usually start with an extensive foundation – the Earth. They then add geographical, cultural and magical details on top. Most fantasy worlds have fantastical elements made possible by the presence of magic, but are still basically Earth underneath. On the other hand, you could create a world that … read more »Worldbuilding
by
Jessica Lee
As we were taught in kindergarten, sharing is good. In fact there are many things, like beer and pizza, that are better when shared with others. Creativity is one of those things, but when worldbuilding is your favorite creative outlet, it can be difficult to … read more »Worldbuilding
by
Jessica Lee
By its nature, speculative fiction takes us to strange new worlds, and with strange new worlds comes the potential for strange new languages. This probably brings to mind Tolkien’s Elvish languages or Marc Okrand’s Klingon. These are such rich, lifelike languages that they give an … read more »Worldbuilding
by
Jessica Lee
Magic is a cornerstone of fantasy. A good place to start when creating a magic system is to ask yourself some questions about how the magic works. Knowing the answers to the following questions is integral to building a cohesive world. Worldbuilding
by
Jessica Lee
When it comes to worldbuilding, one of the first things that comes to mind are maps. Maps can aid worldbuilding as outlines do storytelling, giving us clear lines to work within and something solid to stand on. For most, maps are not just helpful, but … read more »
Fantasy worldbuilders usually start with an extensive foundation – the Earth. They then add geographical, cultural and magical details on top. Most fantasy worlds have fantastical elements made possible by the presence of magic, but are still basically Earth underneath. On the other hand, you could create a world that … read more » 
As we were taught in kindergarten, sharing is good. In fact there are many things, like beer and pizza, that are better when shared with others. Creativity is one of those things, but when worldbuilding is your favorite creative outlet, it can be difficult to … read more » 
By its nature, speculative fiction takes us to strange new worlds, and with strange new worlds comes the potential for strange new languages. This probably brings to mind Tolkien’s Elvish languages or Marc Okrand’s Klingon. These are such rich, lifelike languages that they give an … read more » 
Magic is a cornerstone of fantasy. A good place to start when creating a magic system is to ask yourself some questions about how the magic works. Knowing the answers to the following questions is integral to building a cohesive world. 
When it comes to worldbuilding, one of the first things that comes to mind are maps. Maps can aid worldbuilding as outlines do storytelling, giving us clear lines to work within and something solid to stand on. For most, maps are not just helpful, but … read more » 
