When you are creating your setting, it is tempting to use either what you experience today or what you may … more…
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Worldbuilding – The Philosophical World
From the Aristotle to Hobbes and Aquinas, philosophers have repeatedly changed the course of society. The original mathematicians were philosophers. … more…
Worldbuilding – the Ecclesiastic World
Religion is a major influence in almost every society. Whether it is a particular religion, conflict among various religions or … more…
Using Your Life as Inspiration – Changing the Definition of Crime
This week, I’ve had to block over 35 spam comments on my blog posts. I’ve also had several phishing attacks … more…
Sources of Inspiration – Age of Lost Omens Review
When coming up with new concepts for setting, it helps to see what other people have done. This can get … more…
The Fantastical World
While magic is one of the defining features of fantasy, one of the most overlooked aspects of worldbuilding are the … more…
The Criminal World
Every society has rules, whether they are societal norms, religious edicts, or secular laws. Wherever there are rules, there will … more…
Writing Update – How Life Has Gotten in the Way
I usually try to keep my blog about writing, worldbuilding, and informational. I’ve worked to keep my personal life out … more…
The Martial World
While one of the defining traits of fantasy is magic, characters who master the use more mundane weapons are also … more…
Writing Update – February 2020
This year has been pretty terrible for me on the personal front. These personal issues have drastically reduced my motivation … more…