Description
Millions of fantasy worlds have been made, but does yours have what it takes to make millions?
Drawing from authors like J. R. R. Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, N. K. Jemisin, Orson Scott Card, Ursula Le Guin, Neil Gaiman, and Steven Erikson, plus his years in the film industry, M. D. Presley ensures you'll have all the tools to make your fantasy world stand out from the crowd.
Be you a top-down planner, a bottom-up pantser, or a fantasy fan experiencing the worldbuilding from the inside-out, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Adopting a "tools not rules" approach, you will discover dozens of worldbuilding strategies, including:
- Ineffective, effective, and inspired worldbuilding.
- Designing comprehensive magic systems.
- The four Cs of worldbuilding and how to use them.
- The ins and outs of immersion.
- Enhancing the audience experience with fantasy conceits.
Also featuring:
- Case studies from famous worldbuilders.
- Map design 101.
- Survey results showing what audiences want.
Answers to these questions and more were once scattered throughout the realms, but have finally been compiled and synthesized for fantasy fans and authors alike.
Take your first step to building better worlds today
Author: M. D. Presley
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 08/08/2020
Pages: 316
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d
ISBN13: 9798673359563
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy
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