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…

I didn’t have a post for the last quarter of the year for goals, which is silly, since I actually … more…

When most people think of economics, they think of either boring lecturers droning on about how to balance your checkbook … more…

The Huns were a world class fighting force who made masterful use of both bows and horses, conquering an enormous … more…

One of the most powerful motivations in our world, religion is something that can either enrich your world or make … more…

Since magic is such an important aspect of fantasy, the temptation is to focus on that to the exclusion of … more…

One of the defining traits of the fantasy (and some science fiction) genre is the magic. I’ll be discussing creation … more…

For the last four years, I have participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Every November, several hundred thousand people … more…

Most fantasy novels are set in Medieval or early Renaissance era settings. They have steel, swords, armor, and maybe even … more…