Worldbuilding Theory
Avoiding Snow Globe Worldbuilding
Snow Globe worldbuilding is when your setting feels like it only exists to serve your main characters. It's also called Mary-Sue worldbuilding. Here's how to spot - and fix - it.
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Worldbuilding Guides
Populating Your World: Sapient Species, Cultures & Commerce
Without people - sapient species & cultures - your setting isn't a place where stories can happen. Here's how to start populating your world.
Worldbuilding Guides
How to Worldbuild a Fantasy Castle
Learn how to create castles that make sense, and have more story possibilities than arrow slits!
Worldbuilding Theory
Avoiding Common Worldbuilding Mistakes
Let's look at 10 of the most common worldbuilding mistakes... and how to tackle them!
Novel Writing Tips
How to end a story or novel!
Making sure that the end of your book is worthy of your reader’s journey can be a real challenge! This article will help.
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