The Art of World Building
When I say world building, most people think about the setting of each individual scene. Are they in a castle? Are they in the forest? What do those places look, feel, and smell like? But that is only the beginning. Harry Potter. Lord of the Rings. The Hunger Games. Game of Thrones. These are all stories where the world building is done masterfully. You have race, you have politics, you have social class, you have history embedded into all these stories. Your goal should be to do the same. Now, I'm not saying that you're story has to have all of these themes discussed, but you should know them in the back of your head. These are the social settings that impact the way your character might think about the world, interact with others, and live their life. Thinking about all these aspects can be daunting, so lets take a step back. Worldbuilding is one of the most important steps in writing your book, so lets break it down into fi...