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Tag: Janet Forbes

Is Your Worldbuilding TOO Powerful?

Overpowered items, superpowers that are just too super, or get-out-of-jail-free technology are easy to create by accident. Here's worldbuilding Do's and Don'ts,

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The problem with “fantasy races” (and what to use instead!)

What is a fantasy race - and how is it different from a fantasy species? Janet Forbes gives us some sciency support with world building!

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Character in the Tapestry: Writing from Culture to Character

Who do you cry out for when you’re in pain? Is it God? Your mom? Or do you try to stifle your cries?
Even our characters are a product of their environment.

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Worldbuilding: the enemy of good writing?

Worldbuilding in your novel is the egg in your souffle. If it’s well balanced, well-mixed, it makes everything work better.

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