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Types of Military
One thing that seems universal in most fantasy settings it that there is some sort of standing military. Historically, however, … more…
Working the Plan
Things rarely go as planned in life. Whether we’re talking about writing, our careers, or even what we want to … more…
Agriculture and Worldbuilding
One of the most fundamental technologies used in building a culture is agriculture. If your world includes major cities or … more…
2018 Goals and Resolutions
I didn’t have a post for the last quarter of the year for goals, which is silly, since I actually … more…
Economics and World Building
When most people think of economics, they think of either boring lecturers droning on about how to balance your checkbook … more…
How Geography Affects Worldbuilding
The Huns were a world class fighting force who made masterful use of both bows and horses, conquering an enormous … more…
The Religious World
One of the most powerful motivations in our world, religion is something that can either enrich your world or make … more…
Writing the Dream
When I did national novel writing month for the first time five years ago, I was crossing something off my bucket … more…
The Underworld
One of the things every story needs is an Antagonist. Since I write mystery novels, criminals provide the most obvious … more…