How to Elevate Your World-Building

Oct 29, 2024

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Tasha Suri

Guest

Piers Torday

Join Piers Torday, an award-winning children’s fiction author, and Tasha Suri, celebrated fantasy writer, as they dive into the art of world-building. They discuss how starting with character can naturally reveal your setting, and the importance of mixing history into your fantasy elements. Tasha encourages writers to embrace imagination and fun, while Piers shares tips on revealing world details gradually to keep readers hooked. They emphasize that the tension between a character's needs and their world enhances storytelling.

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Build Worlds Through Character Eyes

Start worldbuilding from your character's perspective to reveal the world naturally.
Show what the character notices and needs, not an encyclopedic map of the setting.

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Let Purpose Drive World Reveal

Move characters through the world with clear purpose to reveal detail organically.
Use scenes like markets to show weather, goods, and priorities tied to the character's goals.

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Follow The Rule Of Cool

Do what excites you first and lean into the 'rule of cool' when creating fantastical elements.
Prioritize playful, interesting ideas over immediate logical consistency.

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