Fun Ways to Subvert the Chosen One Trope by AK Nephtali
What are some ways to subvert The Chosen One trope in a way that will keep your readers guessing?
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Worldbuilding
When you write a story, you are building a world, no matter how grounded in reality that world is meant to be. These posts are meant to help you brainstorm worldbuilding for your story!
The Sounds of Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Top 5 Animal Auditory Ideas for Storywriting (by Des M. Astor)
When you think of different mythical creatures and monsters, what do they sound like? Here are five great animals that make sounds you could apply to the mythical beings in your world!
Interesting Ways a Fictional World/Society Can Collapse (That Don’t Involve Scarcity or War)
I want to help you blessed writers find new ways to destroy the world. Hey, what’s a good story without some world-ending conflict?
The Core City
A description of the city that serves as the primary setting of my work-in-progress, The Core City. Different magic classes reside in separated districts with their own unique styles and daily routines.
Creating Cultures and Races for Your World While Avoiding Stereotypes and Caricatures
Inspiration in worldbuilding is great; caricatures are not.
5 Sci-Fi Cliches That You Don’t Necessarily Have to Avoid
Hey, they’re used often for a reason, right? Here are some scifi cliches we shouldn’t be avoiding.
Top Questions To Ask When Building Your Fictional City (The Sequel!)
Aw shit, here we go again.
What are some other good questions to ask when you get to the city building part of the worldbuilding process?
I Made Some Government Propaganda For The Magical World That I Built
The Core City Bureau of Intelligence wants to make sure you’re staying safe. Watch this PSA on Hexxers.
6 Professions We Don’t See Often Enough in Fantasy & Science Fiction (and 6 We See Too Often)
We see lots of cool jobs in fantasy and sci-fi. But what are some jobs that don’t appear as much?