Just In Time Worldbuilding

Send a text I wrote and published half a million words! In this video, I take you for a walk in the Finnish forest and share the lessons I wish I'd known when I started writing.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage m...

Send a text It's all to easy for a fantasy town to simply feel like any other fantasy town. Don't fall into that trap. Join me on a walk in the Finnish forest and let's talk about how to add some flourishes to your towns to make them distinct!  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: htt...

Send a text Mountains are an amazing story device. They create towering world building blocks, they can be magic, they can even be alive. Let's check out how they're formed and how you can use them!  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9r...

Send a text And finally we come to where the metal hits the road. How do you actually write lore in a way that is engaging for the reader? Here are 6 strategies to use!  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world b...

Send a text We've discussed why ancient lore matters and how to build it, now let's talk about how to use in a way that impacts your story.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-...

Send a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Tolkien's method of world building and how to use a mythological framework to build your ancient lore.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.marie...

Send a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Martin's method of world building and how to use real world history to create ancient lore for you world.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.ma...

Send a text How do you actually build ancient lore? Do you start from the past and build into the future? Or start from the future and build into the past? Let's talk about fantasy worldbuilding!  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin...

Send a text Lets talk about ancient lore and why you need it.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justint...

Send a text Lets talk about how to create characters that are compelling, characters that speak to readers, characters that drive the story and the theme.  Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Send a text Lets talk about subplots! Why do they matter and how do you create a subplot that makes your story POP! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage...

Send a text Lets talk about basic plot ideas, starting with the familiar hero's journey and moving on from there to Ursula K. Le Guinn's Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.yout...

Send a text Discover how the collapse of mighty empires like Rome and Han China birthed fascinating hybrid cultures that would shape history forever. This captivating episode explores the delicate balance between preserving imperial legacies and forging new identities in successor states. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/ne...

Send a text Discover how empires crumble not with a bang but through a fascinating cascade of interconnected failures. This episode delves deep into the anatomy of imperial collapse, drawing compelling parallels between the Roman Empire's gradual unraveling and fictional realms like Tolkien's Númenor. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariem...

Send a text Empires have life cycles and often the most admired period is the Golden Age, but why is this also the best time to use for a fantasy empire? Let's explore the golden age of empires together! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrit...

Send a text What is social cohesion and why does it matter in cultural world building? The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHs...

Send a text Learn how to create a believable fantasy empire with these worldbuilding tips. From the pioneering phase to the conquest phase, we'll show you how to bring your empire to life! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my bo...

Send a text Let's explore the life cycle of empires and how that affects a fantasy world writer! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx...

Send a text I applied my 7 cultures model to my world building... and discovered a whole new plot! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building...

Send a text Learn how to revolutionize your novel outlining with story circles, a unique method that takes the best of the hero's journey and focuses on character growth. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to a structured, compelling story! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy...

Send a text Let's explore the creation of custom calendars for your fantasy world! Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworldsConnect via Discord: https://discord....

Send a text Why do you feel lonely and do characters in your world also feel lonely? Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworldsConnect via Discord: https://discor...

Send a text Technological changes can have a dramatic effect on war, politics and culture. Let's explore how you can build lore for your world using changes in magic and technology. Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage...

Send a text Deep lore can be hard to build, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 5 tricks to fake your way to deep fantasy worldbuilding! Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com...

Send a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of fantasy terms, languages and expressions. Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksJoin the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinEngage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworldsConnect v...