Throughout history, there have been individuals who have changed the course of history. What would the United States be without the … more…
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Dealing with Strange Cultures
One thing I’ve noticed about most fantasy fiction and roleplaying is that many cultures are ultimately humans with a slight … more…
Setting Expectations with Worldbuilding
Imagine you are watching Criminal Minds, the police procedural focusing on the psychology of serial killers. You’ve watched the show for … more…
What’s in a Name?
Hospitals, golf courses, restaurants, bars, inns, public buildings, theaters, ports, marinas, towns, counties, ships, and estates all need memorable names. … more…
Designing a Magic System
One of the defining aspects of the fantasy genre is magic. Something so critical to your setting should be considered … more…
Learning from the Movies – Infinity War
One of the things I’ve learned about writing is that you can’t wait for inspiration in order to write. That … more…
Arts and Humanities in Fantasy
There is a driving need for people to have art in their life. From quilting and storytelling for the poor … more…
Religion and Government
For most of human history, not only did the government tell the citizenry what religion to follow, but the government … more…
Government and Magic
One of the purposes of government is to protect the populace from the small percentage of the people that would … more…
A Tale of Two Theocracies
The Blake Heira series is set in the City of Frothwere, the capital of the country of Myos. Priests of … more…