Monthly Archives: January 2025
The Writer’s Guide to Writing Injuries Realistically
Posted on January 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
In storytelling, injuries are more than just obstacles for heroes to overcome. They have the power to deepen character development, increase plot tension, and add a layer of authenticity that draws readers into the narrative. But to achieve these effects, injuries in fiction need to be portrayed with realism. A character who takes a severe […]
World-building Case Study Example
Posted on January 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
Creating a captivating fantasy world requires not only vivid imagination, but also a structured approach to bring the world and its inhabitants to life. In this article, I’ll walk through every element of world building, following the journey of Zarina, a young woman with a rare gift for manipulating an extraordinary form of magic. I […]
The Worldbuilder’s Toolkit: World-building for Science Fiction
Posted on January 3, 2025 Leave a Comment
World-building is a foundational aspect of science fiction, allowing writers to create immersive, believable settings that transport readers into future societies, alien worlds, or alternate realities. Science fiction explores themes of technology, society, and the human experience, and effective world-building enhances these themes, making them more relatable and impactful. In this article, I will offer […]
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