Worldcasting Podcast
The Iceberg Principle
May 5, 2020
In this podcast, authors and editors discuss the iceberg principle in worldbuilding, prioritizing storytelling over excessive detail. They explore realism vs. creativity, character knowledge, unreliable narrators, engaging fiction crafting, sensory experiences, and balancing detail for reader engagement.
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Quick takeaways
- Focus on internal consistency over replicating reality.
- Create realistic settings through plausible scenarios within defined rules.
Deep dives
Make Every Aspect of World Realistic
For some, making every aspect of the world realistic becomes the goal, leading to replicating realities in our reality. However, venturing beyond common beliefs enables unique world-building with a focus on internal consistency.
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