The Worldbuilder Diaries
The Worldbuilder Diaries are a series of posts I wrote discussing my process for worldbuilding in fantasy and science-fiction realms. What works for me may not work for you, but I hope others will find something of value here.
This page will be updated with links as each topic is published. I’ve had a lot of fun writing this segment of my blog, and I hope you enjoy reading it!
Click each heading to view individual topics.
Worldbuilding Basics
Maps and locations – Published 13JUN2024
Organizing ideas and concepts – Published 06JUN2024
Organization of characters
World-Specific Details
Creatures and monsters
Fantastical locations
Gods and religions
History and lore
Magic systems
Plant life and landscapes
Technology
Weaponry
The People
Communication and languages
Cultures and society
Food/drink
Governance and laws
Naming conventions
Non-human species
Politics and factions
The Storyline
How does the main character fit into their world?
How does the world influence/motivate character choices?
Setting the stage for conflicts
Other Stuff
Adding Easter eggs!
Research tools
The Latest Posts:
- The Worldbuilder Diaries: Maps and Locations
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Maps and Locations I do most of my location-based worldbuilding while I’m drafting a story. I don’t think I have ever drawn a map first; that’s always a much later step in my process. I start with a list of locations. As I mentioned in the first post of this series, Organization… Read more: The Worldbuilder Diaries: Maps and Locations - The Worldbuilder Diaries: Organizing Ideas and Concepts
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Organizing Ideas and Concepts The Worldbuilder Diaries is a blog series intended to illustrate how I go about the process of worldbuilding for my fantasy and science-fiction novels. What works for me may not be ideal for another writer, but I will try to include alternatives for the processes outlined if they… Read more: The Worldbuilder Diaries: Organizing Ideas and Concepts