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| Author | : Trent Hergenrader |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 281 |
| Release | : 2018-10-18 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1350016691 |
The digital technologies of the 21st century are reshaping how we experience storytelling. More than ever before, storylines from the world's most popular narratives cross from the pages of books to the movie theatre, to our television screens and in comic books series. Plots intersect and intertwine, allowing audiences many different entry points to the narratives. In this sometimes bewildering array of stories across media, one thing binds them together: their large-scale fictional world. Collaborative Worldbuilding for Writers and Gamers describes how writers can co-create vast worlds for use as common settings for their own stories. Using the worlds of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, and Dungeons & Dragons as models, this book guides readers through a step-by-step process of building sprawling fictional worlds complete with competing social forces that have complex histories and yet are always evolving. It also shows readers how to populate a catalog with hundreds of unique people, places, and things that grow organically from their world, which become a rich repository of story making potential. The companion website collaborativeworldbuilding.com features links to online resources, past worldbuilding projects, and an innovative card system designed to work with this book.
| Author | : H. C. Harrington |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2021-06-18 |
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You Can Build A World For many authors, there's nothing that slows down their writing process more than world-building. Whether it's deciding on what types of fantastic beasts to include in their stories or how to name characters and locations convincingly H.C. Harrington, Amazon Best-Selling Author of the Daughter of Havenglade Series, explains step-by-step how to create deep and engrossing worlds while saving time. World-Building For Writers breaks down hundreds of examples of effective world-building from novels, films, and television to demystify the process, make it enjoyable, and help readers unleash the inner voice they never knew they had for creating worlds. Prepare to enter the realm of your own imagination.
| Author | : Timothy Hickson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2023-11-23 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780473694043 |
| Author | : Anne R. Allen |
| Publisher | : Camilla Randall Mysteries |
| Total Pages | : 304 |
| Release | : 2019-01-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781795065283 |
"Okay, 'fess up." Mickie McCormack's eyes twinkled as she plunked a book on the counter. "If you're that distracted by the Internet you're either looking at porn or you're Googling old boyfriends."I felt my cheeks heat up. "Um, I'm guilty of the latter, I'm afraid. I've just run into an old boyfriend and he's invited me to dinner, but..."The bell on the door jingled. There he was. Captain Maverick Jesus Zukowski, six foot, three inches of tall, dark, and the-one-who-got-away. ***The Camilla Randall mysteries are a laugh-out-loud mashup of crime fiction, rom-com, and satire. Morro Bay bookshop owner Camilla Randall is a magnet for murder, mayhem, and Mr. Wrong. But she always defeats the bad guys in her quirky, but oh-so-polite way.In this stand-alone 7th episode, Camilla befriends socialite Mickie McCormack-a sexy, mysterious older woman who's going through a painful divorce. Mickie has been Googling her old boyfriends to reconnect and "remember who she used to be." Unfortunately every one of those boyfriends soon ends up dead. Is the serial killer Camilla's old boyfriend Dr. Bob? Or one of Mickie's old boyfriends? And can Camilla's old boyfriend Captain Rick protect her and her cat Buckingham from being fed to the sharks before she solves the mystery?
| Author | : Greg Keyes |
| Publisher | : Del Rey |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2009-11-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0345516974 |
Based on the award-winning The Elder Scrolls, The Infernal City is the first of two exhilarating novels following events that continue the story from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, named 2006 Game of the Year. Four decades after the Oblivion Crisis, Tamriel is threatened anew by an ancient and all-consuming evil. It is Umbriel, a floating city that casts a terrifying shadow—for wherever it falls, people die and rise again. And it is in Umbriel’s shadow that a great adventure begins, and a group of unlikely heroes meet. A legendary prince with a secret. A spy on the trail of a vast conspiracy. A mage obsessed with his desire for revenge. And Annaig, a young girl in whose hands the fate of Tamriel may rest . . . .
| Author | : M D Presley |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 2020-08-08 |
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Worlds can exist without stories, but fantasy stories cannot exist without a vibrant and enthralling world. But what makes a good fantasy world? Be you a top-down planner, a bottom-up pantser, or a fantasy fan experiencing the worldbuilding from the inside-out, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Adopting a "tools not rules" approach, you will discover dozens of worldbuilding strategies, including: Ineffective, effective, and inspired worldbuilding. Designing comprehensive magic systems. The four Cs of worldbuilding and how to use them. The ins and outs of immersion. Enhancing the audience experience with fantasy conceits. Also featuring: Case studies from famous worldbuilders. Map design 101. Survey results showing what audiences want. Answers to these questions and more were once scattered throughout the realms, but have finally been compiled and synthesized for fantasy fans and authors alike.
| Author | : Kim Stanley Robinson |
| Publisher | : Tor Books |
| Total Pages | : 994 |
| Release | : 2020-02-04 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1250758955 |
From the internationally bestselling author of the Mars Trilogy and New York 2140 Before Kim Stanley Robinson terraformed Mars, he wrote three science fiction novels set in Orange County, California, where he grew up. These alternate futures—one a post-apocalypse, one an if-this-goes-on future reminiscent of Philip K. Dick, and one an ecological utopia—form a whole that illuminates, enchants, and inspires--collected here as Three Californias. What if... there was a limited nuclear war that left the United States blockaded, fragmented, the few survivors living in the ruins of a once-great nation? What if... this goes on, and technology continues to accelerate, and power continues to be consolidated into corporate culture, a developer’s dream world gone mad: an endless sprawl of condos, freeways, and malls, and designer drugs? What if... a revolution happens, and the US addresses climate change in a responsible way. Is a future green Utopia all that great when you’re young and in love? This Tor Essentials edition of Three Californias includes an introduction by Francis Spufford, bestselling author of Golden Hill and Red Plenty. “[Robinson] invites us to share his characters’ intensely personal, intensely local attachment to what they have. The result may shame you into entertaining new hope for the future.” —The New York Times on Pacific Edge At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
| Author | : Wolfgang Baur |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2012-12 |
| Genre | : Fantasy games |
| ISBN | : 9781936781119 |
The Essential Elements for Building a World Roleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R'lyeh, Middle-Earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again. Now, eleven of adventure gaming's top designers come together to share their insights into building worlds that gamers will never forget. Learn the secrets of designing a pantheon, creating a setting that provokes conflict, determining which historical details are necessary, and so much more. Take that creative leap, and create dazzling worlds of your own! Essays by Wolfgang Baur, Keith Baker, Monte Cook, Jeff Grubb, Scott Hungerford, David "Zeb" Cook, Chris Pramas, Jonathan Roberts, Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Winter, with an introduction by Ken Scholes. NOMINATED FOR TWO ENNIE AWARDS: Best Writing and Best RPG-Related Book Praise for Prior Kobold Design Guides "Highly recommended for gaming nerds everywhere." --CityBookReview.com "If you're an aspiring pro this book is a must. If you're a rules hacker like me, this stuff is solid gold." --Berin Kinsman, UncleBear Media "A fantastic collection ... A solid 5 star rating." --Joshua Guillion, AdventureAWeek.com "An amazing collection ... from some of the best designers and writers creating role-playing game material today." --Brian Fitzpatrick, BlogCritics.org
| Author | : Henry H. Neff |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 269 |
| Release | : 2016-10-04 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0062392077 |
A 2018 TEXAS LONE STAR READING LIST PICK! "A rare jewel. A new classic in the fantasy genre." —Eoin Colfer, author of the bestselling Artemis Fowl series Henry H. Neff’s new high-stakes middle grade fantasy follows two unlikely allies as they confront a conspiracy that will shake the world of Impyrium to its core. For over three thousand years, the Faeregine dynasty has ruled Impyrium. But the family’s magic has been fading, and with it their power over the empire. Whether it’s treachery from a rival house, the demon Lirlanders, or rebel forces, many believe the Faeregines are ripe to fall. Hazel, the youngest member of the royal family, is happy to leave ruling to her sisters so that she can study her magic. But the empress has other plans for her granddaughter, dark and dangerous plans to exploit Hazel’s talents and rekindle the Faeregine mystique. Hob, a commoner from the remote provinces, has been sent to the city to serve the Faeregines—and to spy on them. One wants to protect the dynasty. The other wants to destroy it. But when Hazel and Hob form an improbable friendship, their bond may save the realm as they know it…or end it for good.
| Author | : T.B. Phillips |
| Publisher | : Andalon Press |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2021-04-23 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
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Corruption is the Price of Balance, and Realms are Crumbling… Our story begins long after a monster crossed through an open portal – a human filled with greed. His presence wreaked havoc on two lives and left behind a dire war. Blinded by conceit, he set his own world on a path to prosperity but corruption is slowly destroying the other realm. Now the world is stained and hearts are filled with hatred, fear, and vengeance against one another. Only one girl can travel through the portal, and she must journey to the human realm in an attempt to set things right. Alistaria, the daughter of arrogance, must challenge Lord Radviken, the man who stole away balance. Award Winning author T. B. Phillips crafted a fresh tale of warriors, banshees, magic, and thievery! Prepare to meet mythological creatures, thrilling action, and humorous side adventures! With vivid imagery, Wailing Tempest is a fascinating blend of fantasy. Winner of Two eLit Awards in 2022! “Beautifully written, complex and touching story” - Amazon Reviewer "A phenomenally active read, Wailing Tempest is an engrossing story to keep you guessing from beginning to end!" - Manybooks "Wailing Tempest is an amazing story filled with magic, fantasy, and mythical creatures. The world-building is fantastic!" - Kristen Baney (Reedsy Discovery)
