Planning to write a story? There are a few things you should consider when building your world…
- Time period
- Geography
- Climate
- Clothing
- Government
- Societal Norms
- History
- Magic (if applicable) laws
- Money/Trade
- Goods
- Manufactured items
- Transportation
- Weapons
- Travel itinerary and how the layout of the world impacts that timeline
If you have multiple creatures/species…. how do they interact?
If you have different realms, countries, government factions… what are their interactions like? Do they have rules or policies? Do they have symbols or insignias to identify their differences?
So many things to consider…. it may seem overwhelming. I will give you a starting tidbit…. Create a Pinterest board. Find any topic somewhat related to what you want to write. Pin ALL of the things you like- whether you plan to use them or not. Then start to take notes from what you selected. It helps.
Author Jessica Parks 