Tag Archives: creative-writing

World building: an aside

The author discusses the challenge of world building for a story, emphasizing the importance of understanding how much and when to develop the world. Drawing from personal experience, they recommend starting with high-level world building using the Five Why’s technique to create a consistent world for characters. The narrative example from “Cosimo” illustrates this process.

World building (pt2): Cosmology & Mythology

This post emphasizes the importance of creating a captivating cosmology and mythology for world building. It delves into designing the structure of the universe, establishing physical properties, introducing celestial bodies and deities, and constructing a rich mythology. Additionally, it explores how these elements interplay with other world building aspects, such as moral frameworks and storytelling techniques, to create an engaging and memorable world.

World building: Crafting Rich, Imaginative Settings for Your Stories (pt 1)

This post discusses the importance of crafting captivating worlds for stories. It emphasizes the impact of environment on characters and the role of world-building in fiction. The author provides a roadmap for exploring five key elements of world-building and hints at genre-specific considerations. Subscribers will receive additional content and tools for world-building.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 6)

The series on creating compelling characters using a character template is wrapping up, covering character context, physical capabilities, social connections, and conflict. By balancing internal and external conflicts and character arcs, a captivating and cohesive story is created. The character template is available for subscribed members, with more subscription-only content coming soon.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 5)

This series explores the Character Template and its impact on creating compelling characters. It emphasizes the importance of emotional growth and progression, exemplifying how a character’s background and emotional challenges shape their story. The focus on emotional depth aims to resonate with readers and create a rewarding reading experience.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 4)

The series delves into the Character Template’s sections, explains its usage, and emphasizes its importance. Motivations drive actions and decisions, adding depth and conflict. Every character should have a personal goal or desire, creating growth and conflict. Understanding these aspects leads to engaging stories. The next post will focus on emotional growth with the template.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 3)

This series discusses character development using a template, emphasizing the importance of incorporating weaknesses and vulnerabilities to add depth and drive growth. Using the example of character Elara, the author illustrates how understanding these traits can engage readers and shape compelling, relatable stories. Upcoming posts will explore personal motivations and inner conflicts.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 2)

The series introduces a Character Template and its relevance. Exploring personality traits, it emphasizes the importance of strengths and unique abilities in creating compelling characters. It highlights the character’s positive traits and distinct skills, offering insights into character development. The upcoming post will cover weaknesses and vulnerabilities for added depth. Subscribe for template access.

Creating Compelling Characters (pt 1)

This series explains how to use the Character Template to craft compelling characters. It emphasizes the importance of authentic and relevant physical descriptions that add depth and meaning. The template offers opportunities for symbolism and character development through subtle visual cues. Stay tuned for the next post on using the template for personality traits.