World building ideas

The following list of questions is meant to aid authors of fantasy fiction who are seeking to create believable imaginary settings for their stories. While many of these questions may be helpful or crucial to certain stories, they will not all apply to every story. It is not necessary for an author to answer all, or even any, of the questions in order to start writing, (or to finish writing, either). The idea is simply to provoke people into thinking about the ways their settings and…

Creating a fictional world of the caliber of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings is no small task. It’s one of the most overwhelming creative endeavors you can undertake. Even the most creatively driven people can burn out before their fictional world is fully realized, and the reason for this is that there are so many things you need to consider to make everything work. Take a look at this article for a comprehensive guide on writing your own fictional world!

Learn the art of world-building in your sci-fi, fantasy or alt-history story with these 10 key elements of world-building!

Master list of over 112 world-building questions for writers. From questions about culture to the economy and environment of the world.

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Did you ever consider how science and medicine might function in your fantasy world? Here are some questions you might want to consider Check out my world-building board for more ideas for your world-building process! Also check out my profile for more writing advice