Image by JL G from Pixabay As a writer, you have the power to create entire worlds with your words. Worldbuilding is the process of creating a fictional world that is immersive and believable, a place that readers can lose themselves in. In this article, I'll be taking you through everything you need to know about worldbuilding in fiction writing. Understanding Worldbuilding in Fiction Writing What is worldbuilding in writing? It’s the creation of a fictional world, usually one that is entirely different from the real world, but some aspects of worldbuilding also apply to any work of fiction. When writing fiction, you have the freedom to create your own rules, cultures, and geography. Worldbuilding is essential because it helps your readers to understand and relate to your characters and the environments in which they exist. Worldbuilding is not just about creating a setting for your story; it's about creating a complete world that is rich in detail, history, and … [Read more...]
Unrealised potential: YA fantasy review of ‘Some Quiet Place’ by Kelsey Sutton
Some Quiet Place Kelsey Sutton Flux Books Pub Date Jul 8 2013 This story had a lot of potential but overall I found it an unsatisfying read due to lack of conceptual clarity, a disjointed plot in the first half of the book and scenes that were longer than they needed to be. The idea of personifying emotions is an interesting one, but it does require a certain amount of world-building as regards their purpose and their nature, something that isn't done sufficiently in this book. The questions raised about this vision of the world are many and few of them are answered, so the world really didn't hang together for me. The opportunity to make a useful statement about dealing with emotions is also missed so the personification is nothing more than a way to create an interesting character with supernatural abilities. I was quite happy to accept this, but the book had other problems as well. Elizabeth is supposed to not feel emotions, but clearly she does care, which is lucky … [Read more...]
