This is Much More Fun for Speculative Fiction Fans I Think!

I’m currently in a seedy bar on old Terra in the middle of a vast interstellar Empire discussing the People’s Republic of Haven. But since the friend who shared this with me this morning counted all the books he’s currently reading, I am on an unnamed planet that will eventually be named Sergyar; the deck of a sloop of war named the Hotspur near Brest; and the scro homeworld Dukagsh!

Where are you?

7 Deadly Sins of Worldbuilding

7 Deadly Sins of Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is an essential part of any work of fiction. But especially for science fiction or fantasy, it’s the lifeblood of storytelling. But when worldbuilding fails, it can wreck your whole story, and leave your characters feeling pointless. Here are seven deadly sins of worldbuilding.