Discover when you should prioritise historical research and when you can lean on a bit of creative licence to write your historical novel.
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How to Use Settings to Show and Influence Character Development When you think about “worldbuilding” in fiction, are you thinking… epic fantasy, dragons, magic, hereditary monarchies under threat from armies of goblins—that kind of thing? All of those things absolutely fall under worldbuilding. Building your storyworld can look like writing a thousand years of history
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Learn how to use your fictional settings not just to describe where events take place, but to build an atmosphere in words that draws readers into your world.
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Settings have the power to reflect your characters’ emotional states in rich, nuanced ways. Learn how to get the most out of worldbuilding in your novel.
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From Belfast to the Beyond: Narnia, Westeros, and the Northern Irish science fiction scene As a Belfast writer, born and bred, I’m proud to be part of the rich tradition of speculative fiction in Northern Ireland.And if you’re thinking, “Northern Ireland has a rich tradition of speculative fiction…?” don’t worry – you’re not alone. We
