The Art of World Building: Creating Breakout Fantasy and Science Fiction Worlds In Stories and Gaming

Explore how to create cultures, including defining what culture is and is not, how to develop a cultural vision, and the types of cultural depictions we’ll likely need.

Explore how to create religions, including its all important history, beliefs, worship practices, and traits of those who belong to a religion.

Explore how to create armed forces like the army, navy, and air force. This includes how to become a member of one, their ranks, and how they’re viewed by society.

Dive into the art of crafting organizations in fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Explore the moral dilemmas of both good and evil factions, and what drives their members. Discover how historical conflicts shape the creation and evolution of these groups. Learn about the complexities of membership, including initiation, loyalty, and expulsion. This discussion inspires worldbuilders to think deeply about character dynamics and power structures, enriching their storytelling.

Dive into the art of naming in fantasy and science fiction! Discover innovative techniques for crafting unique and personalized names that enhance your world. Explore the significance of surnames and how they reflect character traits and cultural backgrounds. Unravel the complexities of naming conventions, including hyphenated surnames and memorable place names. Get practical tips for creating names that are both simple and unique, ensuring they resonate with readers and enrich your storytelling!

Explore how to create your species' senses, from the five basics to other real senses humans and animals have, to sixth senses (second sight).

Explore how to create maps like continents, settlements, and dungeon maps, and learn whether you should create any of this and why.

Explore how to create places of interest, including catacombs, interstellar sites, ruins, monuments, and more. Learn how easy these are to create and how they can improve interest in your setting and story.

Explore how to create time and history, including why we should usually keep timekeeping like minutes, hours, weeks, and more similar to Earth, and how to create historical events.

Learn about travel in space. This includes the different types of engines, what to include inside a ship, and why we have a lot of freedom to decide how long it really takes to get anywhere.