For the next few weeks, I’ll be talking about creating legal systems in your fantasy world. Even if your plots … more…
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Historical Revolutions
In nature, things generally don’t change slowly over time. They reach an equilibrium, which will last for generations. Then, over … more…
Character Histories and World Building
George Washington wasn’t a particularly great general at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. He was competent, which was actually … more…
Historical Characters
Throughout history, there have been individuals who have changed the course of history. What would the United States be without the … more…
Dealing with Strange Cultures
One thing I’ve noticed about most fantasy fiction and roleplaying is that many cultures are ultimately humans with a slight … more…
Setting Expectations with Worldbuilding
Imagine you are watching Criminal Minds, the police procedural focusing on the psychology of serial killers. You’ve watched the show for … more…
Learning from the Movies – Infinity War
One of the things I’ve learned about writing is that you can’t wait for inspiration in order to write. That … more…
Arts and Humanities in Fantasy
There is a driving need for people to have art in their life. From quilting and storytelling for the poor … more…
Laws and Government in Worldbuilding
Every society develops a set of codes and behaviors which makes up part of what we call culture. While some … more…
Religion and Government
For most of human history, not only did the government tell the citizenry what religion to follow, but the government … more…