Some Practical Worldbuilding Techniques

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I recently was asked about worldbuilding. To answer the question, I wrote up a list of techniques I’ve used, and seen used, that I thought would be generally helpful, whether you’re writing historical fiction or speculative fiction (or even fiction in a contemporary setting). These are not all the techniques there are; just a few I’ve been considering lately.



–In dialogue, take note when your supernatural beings come up in conversation, particularly if one or both of the speaking characte...