How to Rule the World: A Writer's Guide to Worldbuilding - Paperback

by Jo Oram (Author)

So you want to know how to rule the world, do you? Well, you could attempt to amass a huge army and take over our world one country at a time. Or perhaps you could do it the easy way: create your own. All stories rely on good worldbuilding, whether they are in books, films, games or anything else. It is the who, the when, the where and the why. If you want to build a world that is more than just a few big rocks behind a patch of gravel, this is the book for you. Using a series of questions, this book will make you think about all the elements that could (or should) exist in your world, how they work and what the effects of your choices will be. It covers a wide variety of worldbuilding aspects, from the physical geography of the planet to the inhabitants' daily lives and explores the ways in which technology and magic can affect the way a world works, how language can develop and what effects small changes in the planet's orbit can have on the environment. Instead of simply outlining the different settings you might use in a story, this book encourages you to think about the logic behind creating believable world of your own. The book includes: -Worksheets -Quick reference checklist -Writing exercises -Diagrams and illustrations