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10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World
Writing Techniques

10 Tips for Building a Realistic and Vibrant Fictional World

By Nalini Singh
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WD Presents: New Podcast Episode, a Chance at Publication, and More!

By Writers Digest Staff
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WD Podcasts

Writer's Digest Presents: World-Building (Podcast, Episode 5)

By The Editors of Writer's Digest
Jayne Castle’s 3 Rules of World Building
Writing Habits and Practices

Jayne Castle’s 3 Rules of World Building

By Jayne Ann Krentz
6 Tips for Developing an Exciting Fantasy Adventure Premise
Science Fiction/Fantasy

6 Tips for Developing an Exciting Fantasy Adventure Premise

By Marshall Ryan Maresca
Politics and World-Building in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Science Fiction/Fantasy

Politics and World-Building in Science Fiction and Fantasy

By Steph Magister
3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers
Writing Techniques

3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers

By Moriah Richard
Organization for Writers and World-Builders
Writing Techniques

Organization for Writers and World-Builders

By Moriah Richard
4 Tips for Developing a Winning Science Fiction Premise
Science Fiction/Fantasy

4 Tips for Developing a Winning Science Fiction Premise

By Sarah Pinsker
5 Ways To Develop Your Writing Imagination for Fantasy Fiction
Science Fiction/Fantasy

5 Ways To Develop Your Writing Imagination for Fantasy Fiction

By A.J. Smith
What Is World-Building?
Writing Techniques

What Is World-Building?

By Moriah Richard
Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals
Writing Techniques

Building Better Worlds: Select or Create Fantastical Animals

By Moriah Richard
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Writing Techniques

Making Magic, Part 2: Structuring Your Unique System

By Moriah Richard
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Science Fiction/Fantasy

When Cultures Collide: 3 Ways to Create Tension in Worldbuilding in a Novel

By Greta Kelly
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Writing Techniques

Making Magic, Part 1: Defining and Selecting Magic Systems

By Moriah Richard
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Writing Techniques

Building Better Worlds: Five Tips to Guide Your Planning Process

By Moriah Richard
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Writing Techniques

Crashing Into New Worlds: Writing About the Unfamiliar

By Stephanie Kane
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Writing Techniques

Learn Better World-Building Strategies Through World of Warcraft and the New Shadowlands Expansion

By Moriah Richard
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Science Fiction/Fantasy

How to Track World-Building in a Fantasy Series

By E.J. Wenstrom
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Settings

World-Building Tips from the Masters

By E.J. Wenstrom
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Writing Techniques

Jaleigh Johnson: Improving Your Writing With Dungeons & Dragons

By Kerrie Flanagan
20 Things to Consider When Building Fantasy Worlds
Science Fiction/Fantasy

20 Things to Consider When Building Fantasy Worlds

By Sara Raasch
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Writing Goal

5 Tips on World-Building Through Collaboration

By Guest Column
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

How to Map Your Fantasy World

By Tyler Moss