Why “Good” Worldbuilding Hurts Stories @WriterBrandonMcNulty
Why “Good” Worldbuilding Hurts Stories  @WriterBrandonMcNulty
Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 minutes ago
“Good” worldbuilding doesn’t automatically make a story better. In fact, when worldbuilding isn’t connected to character, plot, and consequences, it can actually weaken the story.

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