In SF, we may need to create new species, but in fantasy we have the option not to. This section helps you decide on whether to do it or not. In Science Fiction Aside from little green aliens, inventors of Read More …
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Species Bio-Diversity and Hierarchy
Bio-Diversity To make a decision, consider how diverse your creations are. If they’re all humanoid, it suggests shared DNA and they are races. Elves, dwarves, hobbits, orcs, humans, and other fantasy tropes have two arms and legs, one head, and Read More …
Creating Species in Fantasy and SF
Chapter 3—Creating a Species Creating a species is one of the most rewarding but challenging aspects of world building. This chapter focuses on ensuring your species is close to the competition (such as elves and dwarves) in quality and depth. Read More …
About Me and Disclaimers (Vol. 1)
About Me By profession I’m a software developer, but I’ve been writing fantasy fiction since 1988 and building worlds just as long, mostly one planet called Llurien. Yes, I am crazy. But I love what I do. I didn’t intend Read More …
5 Tips for Creating Species
5 World Building Tips (Vol 1, #3): Species This is the next article in a series of world building tips! Today’s theme is species. This will get you started, but you can read more about this in Chapter 3, “Creating Species”, Read More …