To be honest with you, many fictional worlds feel fabricated. (I do know it’s fabricated). You roll your eyes as you turn the page and think, “That would never happen.” Even if you are creating a fictional story, readers need it to feel somewhat realistic, especially if you’re creating a fictional world. That’s why good worldbuilding isn’t an option, but a necessity to write a believable story. Good worldbuilding makes…
When it comes to worldbuilding, many writers focus on the visible parts of their world. They create maps or languages, and forget all about what makes a story feel truly alive: culture. Storytelling in itself is a form of culture. The kind of story you write is heavily affected by your culture. Therefore, you can’t write a good story without writing a strong fictional culture. Your worldbuilding will be one-dimensional…
One of my favourite aspects of writing is the creative freedom to create a completely fictional world. I love how some words on a paper can turn into a whole world you can envision as if you’re right there. That’s the magic of worldbuilding. When you’re worldbuilding geography, you can choose exactly how the world is going to look. You decide if the world has high mountains, rivers, or long…
