Abbie Emmons | World-Building MISTAKES New Writers Make ❌ Avoid These Cringeworthy Cliches! @AbbieEmmons | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 10 hours ago.
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Crafting a fictional setting, also known as world-building, is a crucial aspect of any good story. A well-crafted setting has the power to capture our attention and transport us into the world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information.
In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable.
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✨ C H A P T E R S ✨
00:00 How to world-build for your story
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02:41 DON’T info-dump at the beginning
05:47 DO use exposition through action
09:53 DON’T begin and end with “the way the world works”
13:40 DO leverage “the way the world works” to strengthen the conflict
16:06 Want to take your world-building to the next level?
18:18 DON’T paint yourself into a corner
21:16 DO stay consistent but leave room for new possibilities
24:40 DON’T slow things down with wordy descriptions
26:20 DO make your descriptions vivid but meaningful to the story
28:14 Save your spot at the world-building live training!
29:45 Subscribe for more podcasts and writing videos :)
✨ S H O W N O T E S ✨
✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s
✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s
✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s
✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I
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Crafting a fictional setting, also known as world-building, is a crucial aspect of any good story. A well-crafted setting has the power to capture our attention and transport us into the world of the characters. However, if you reveal your world in the wrong way, you risk boring your readers and overwhelming them with information.
In today's podcast, Kate and I will discuss the do's and don'ts of world-building. We'll highlight common mistakes that many writers make and provide tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. Our aim is to help you create an immersive, unique, and captivating fictional setting that will keep your readers engaged until the very last page. We'll share powerful techniques to take your world-building to the next level and make your story unforgettable.
_____________________
✨ C H A P T E R S ✨
00:00 How to world-build for your story
02:00 Become a supporter and get exclusive content!
02:41 DON’T info-dump at the beginning
05:47 DO use exposition through action
09:53 DON’T begin and end with “the way the world works”
13:40 DO leverage “the way the world works” to strengthen the conflict
16:06 Want to take your world-building to the next level?
18:18 DON’T paint yourself into a corner
21:16 DO stay consistent but leave room for new possibilities
24:40 DON’T slow things down with wordy descriptions
26:20 DO make your descriptions vivid but meaningful to the story
28:14 Save your spot at the world-building live training!
29:45 Subscribe for more podcasts and writing videos :)
✨ S H O W N O T E S ✨
✍️How to World-Build Like a Boss: youtube.com/watch?v=54I6nKUg-Oo&t=404s
✍️How to Craft an Awesome Magic System: youtube.com/watch?v=HiQJyNBFaJg&t=1313s
✍️Good vs Bad Inciting Incidents: youtube.com/watch?v=UHByWwzcj04&t=363s
✍️How to Write the First Plot Point: youtube.com/watch?v=5olLwyjec5I
✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨
❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: patreon.com/abbieemmons
📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: amzn.to/2Et7fhS
🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener
✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro
💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb
📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: https://abbieemmons.ck.page/make-your-story-matter
💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26
🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show
🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear
🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3
