Tag: worldbuilding

An Argument Against Heavy-handed Worldbuilding

September 2020
Two people arguing

Sometimes pitting two characters against each other solves the exposition delivery dilemma. Here’s how to use arguments in fiction to convey worldbuilding, personalities, and even advance the plot.

Interweaving Plot and Worldbuilding? Don’t Get Too Comfortable

July 2020

Telling readers about your story’s world is neither memorable nor effective. Showing is stronger — but how does that work? Make your characters deal with discomfort to invest readers in the world you want to convey.