Episode 3-Lore and Love: More Than a Map: Building a World That Breathes
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Episode 3-Lore and Love: More Than a Map: Building a World That Breathes
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Welcome back to Lore & Love! This week, we're tackling the grand, intimidating, and absolutely thrilling art of world-building. How do you create a fantasy world that feels like it has a pulse? We explore the "iceberg" method of world-building: focusing on the ninety percent of culture and history that lies beneath the surface to make the story your reader sees feel solid, authentic, and lived-in.
Using specific examples from the Storm Kin Saga—from the sensory details of the Seven Curses tavern to the historical scars that define characters like Evandar and Me'chkia—we break down how to build a world from the ground up. Learn why you should start with culture before you draw a map, how small details like a local menu or a unique ritual can reveal deep truths about your society, and how to use history to create a world that feels as though it existed long before your story began.
Join me for a practical, hands-on guide to crafting a world that truly breathes, and stay for the "Five Senses Question," a simple exercise to help you bring your own fictional locations to life.