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Episode 136: World-Building MISTAKES New Writers Make (Avoid These Cringeworthy Cliches!)
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Crafting 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 world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information. In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable.
SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: https://mailchi.mp/abbiee/worldbuilding
SHOW NOTES:
✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s
✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s
✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s
✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
139 episodes
Manage episode 398529879 series 2893591
Crafting 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 world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information. In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable.
SAVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LIVE TRAINING: https://mailchi.mp/abbiee/worldbuilding
SHOW NOTES:
✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s
✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s
✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s
✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I
VALUABLE RESOURCES:
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.patreon.com/thekateandabbieshow/
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
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