#writing support
Okay fantasy writeblr! I might end up regretting this, but I need your help. I am waist deep in world-building a new WIP right now and looking to get deeper and, while I’ve saved a lot of stuff to my blog over the years, I’m still in search of the following:
- a map builder where I can specify the number of islands, continents, and mountain chains
- failing that, advice on how to do that myself
- that post that was going around that one time about unusual fantasy settings, that had, like, tropical rainforests and Socotra
- your favourite world-building questionnaires
- any tips and tricks
I mean, I know I can cobble all this together on my own and fudge the rest, but I’d rather not go through allthe effort, y’know?
These are wonderful questions!
Have you considered D&D world building websites for your map builder? I have not heard of any mapbuilders myself but I have heard that sights like Worldanvil are a great assest to the world building process of writing. Let us know if you find something that works!
As for how to build your own maps, I know many writers have drawn their own maps and then digitized them. Artists always gather skill and inspiration from others, researching other maps and practicing their techniques could help you learn a new skill!
Here are some of my favorite world building questions:
-What happens when someone dies? How do people mourn? What colors are used in mourning or funerals?
-Are there any coming of age rituals? What happens during a coming of age ritual? What age is considered adult? Does it very by gender? Is there gender?
-What jobs exist? What jobs are held in high esteem? What jobs are despised? Is it easy to get a job? What is the process? What jobs need magic?
-How has technology advanced historically? What is the latest bit of technology? Does magic affect technology? How do people view technology?
-How has magic advanced historically? How does magic work? How do people view magic?
-How do people prepare meals? How do they clean? What tools are used daily? How do they sleep? How do they court? How is their family structured?
For more tips and tricks check @heretherebewriters out on discord:
