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Tag Archives: worldbuilding

Writing Mythical Creatures

Fiction writing lends itself to an endless array of characters, from humans to mythical creatures: borrowed, created, or something in between.

Posted bykwatkinsMarch 17, 2020Posted inWriting TipsTags: character, character development, fantasy, fiction, science fiction, storytelling, supernatural, technical tips, worldbuilding, writing skills, Writing TipsLeave a comment on Writing Mythical Creatures

Showing vs. Telling: How to Set the Mood

Showing vs. telling: both are key to establishing mood and tone, and creating an immersive storytelling experience.

Posted bykwatkinsJanuary 15, 2020Posted inWriting TipsTags: description, exposition, mood, setting, show vs tell, tone, worldbuilding, writing skills, Writing Tips2 Comments on Showing vs. Telling: How to Set the Mood

Setting the Scene

World-building is how we writers enable our paranoid, Type A control freak habits, and write stories our readers can really dive into.

Posted bykwatkinsNovember 7, 2019December 30, 2019Posted inWriting TipsTags: creative development, setting, storytelling, worldbuilding, Writing Tips7 Comments on Setting the Scene
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