World building is endlessly fascinating. And, sadly, can become a big black hole that saps your energy and time, and as result, your story doesn’t ever seem to get out...
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The purpose of story: Why do people love stories?
What is the purpose of story? Why do you love the stories that you do? Stories help you escape, get a new perspective, discover that you’ve been hiding from a problem, and so much more.
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How much more story do you need to stick around?
How much more story do you nee to stick with a story? More story helps you get to know characters -- like moving from being acquaintances to becoming friends.
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Naming a story world: Examples to consider
The stories we love include fabulous worlds. Naming a story world to capture its’ essence has its challenges and potential solutions.
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Using a real planet for a story: Criteria to consider
Stories that use real world environments feel more real. Using a real planet can add to that sense of realness. Listed are criteria used to identify potential planets within a real star system.
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Super heroes, secret identities and the author’s pen name
How super heroes and their secret identities is similar to authors and their pen name are interesting. Exceptions: Jessica Jones, for example.
