Creating a fictional setting, also known as world-building, is a crucial aspect of any good story. A well-crafted setting has the power to capture our attention and transport us into the characters' world. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you run the risk of boring your readers and overwhelming them with information.

In today's podcast, Kate and I discuss the do's and don'ts of worldbuilding. We highlight common mistakes that many authors make and offer tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our goal is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers hooked until the last page. We'll show you powerful techniques to take your worldbuilding to the next level and make your story unforgettable.

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00:00 How to create the world of your story
02:00 Become a supporter and receive exclusive content!
02:41 Don't do an info dump at the beginning
05:47 Use representation by action
09:53 Do NOT start and end with “the way the world works”
13:40 Take advantage of the “way the world works” to escalate the conflict
16:06 Want to take your world building to the next level?
18:18 Don't put yourself in a corner
21:16 Stay consistent, but leave room for new possibilities
24:40 Don't slow things down with wordy descriptions
26:20 Make your descriptions vivid but relevant to the story
28:14 Secure your place in the live training on world building!
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SHOW NOTES
️How to build worlds like a pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v54I6nKUg-Oo&t404s
️How to develop an awesome magic system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vHiQJyNBFaJg&t1313s
️Good vs. bad triggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vUHByWwzcj04&t363s
️How to write the first plot point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v5olLwyjec5I

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