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yāall, thereās a reason why I chose the ISTJs for the original human race comic
Each typeāsĀ fashion sense in two words
ESTP: Confident casualĀ
ISTP: Functional minimalism
ESTJ: Sophisticated modern
ISTJ: Collared shirt
ENFP: Sleek glam
INFP: 1900ā²s grunge
ENFJ: Elegant bohemian
INFJ: Cozy punk
ESFJ: Sequined clogs
ISFJ: Cotton tee
ESFP: Bright expiremental (Ironic ESFJ)
ISFP: Edgy vintageĀ
INTP: Three outfits
ENTJ: Bold minimalism
ENTP: Classic cool
INTJ: Athliesure goth
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World Building: Species, Race and Culture
Are you a world builder? If so, i notice a couple of these things in abundance and i think itās important for every lore-write to read carefully and consider.
1. The terms āRaceā and āSpeciesā shouldnāt be used interchangeably.Ā
Time and time again i seeĀ āhereās the cat race, hereās the reptile race, hereās the white human race, hereās the poc human raceā
On one side, in this situation youāre using race in place of species. Youāre suggesting that human diversity groups are differing species from each other, which is wildly inappropriate. On the other side, youāre suggesting that these vastly different creatures are actually just racial groups of the same species, which then suggests they can reproduce without a problem and produce fertile offspring. A reptile person and a mammal person? I donāt think so.
Instead:Ā Hereās the cat species, hereās the reptile species, hereās the human species, and hereās the human speciesā varying physical diversity.
2. An entire species will not have only one culture.
I see a lot of this. When describing a species, I often see people delving into that species culture. This is problematic for more than one reason, but for this part, unless the species has a very small population isolated to one location, itās unlikely they will have only one culture variation. A sapient species will likely be hugely diverse.
3. Culture isnāt only tied to physical diversity.
While people take aspects of their initial culture with them wherever they move to, it will always be strongest at itās traditional location. As a white Australian, if i move to a county with a vastly differing culture, Iām not going to be loudly Australian up in there. I will conform to their social expectations and assimilate aspects of both cultures in my day to day life. Iāll still enjoy beer and cricket and BBQād prawns, but Iāll also behave as expected in the given location. Culture, when populations are large enough, is heavily location based. Yes, culture is tied to the traditional people of the land, but over time as species and diversities intermingle, melting pots are made and people assimilate their own cultures with that of the given locationsās most prominent, meaning that two people of the same physical diversity that live in vastly differing cultural locations, will live different lifestyles.
Instead:Ā Consider tying culture into the geographical studies of your world building. Absolutely tie physical/species diversity into it, as that is just water-is-wet realistic, but also think about real life. In this area, this is the culture of the mass population, and characters who move to these areas will assimilate to some degree in order to gain social acceptance.
ā Thatās all for today. Have fun worldbuildinā.
Legit Worldbuilding Tip #3
or -Ā āCrafting Religions for Fictional Worldsā
Whether youāre religious or not, thereās no denying the cultural, political, and social impact that religion has had on the world around us.Ā
So when crafting a brand new world, whether itās high fantasy, science fiction, science fantasy, etc., religion can play a big part of the world that youāre building. And because of its relative importance, there are a lot of things to think about re: crafted religions.Ā
Religions Shape Morals and Virtues
Morals are a strange thing. People arenāt born with an innate knowledge of what to do in life, or how to act. It only makes sense, then, that people would turn to religion as a guide for how they should behave.Ā Thatās easy enough to see with the world we live in.Ā
The Golden Rule. Nearly everybody learns this one growing up. For Christians, it comes in the form of a Biblical quote -Ā āDo unto others as you would have them do unto you.ā But the concept isnāt unique to Christianity. Nearly every religion has this same rule, in some form or another.Ā
But when you get further into the details of differing religions, you see that each has its own set of morals and what it feels isĀ āright.ā This can range from Evangelicals who feel that same-sex love is a sin because of an archaic passage from the old testament to vegetarianism as a way to avoid hurting other living creatures, commonly found among Hindus.Ā
So What Does This Mean?
Well, this means that when youāre crafting a religion, one of the things to think about is what morals you want in your world.Ā
Donāt want a world with a bunch of homophobic assholes? Iāve got good news for you! A same-sex couple amongst your pantheon of Gods and you can have a world where people donāt just accept same-sex love, but celebrate it!
But thatās not the only thing to think about. Different taboos are often religion-centric as well.Ā
These taboos can have minor consequences on your world-building in some ways. For example, maybe you just want to make things more interesting by adding details such as characters who avoid certain kinds of metals or stones because theyāre strictly forbidden in their religious texts.Ā
These taboos can also have major consequences on your story. For example, even in the modern day and age there are a lot of prejudices against albinism in some African countries. You can imagine the consequences for such a character.
Religions Shape Cultural Practices and Thoughts
In the West, pretty much everybody celebrates the holidays, even if they arenāt Christian. They may adapt their practices depending on their beliefs, but regardless, if you live in a country like America youāll experience a lot of religious influence around the holiday season.Ā Christmas, a day that celebrates the birth of a religious figure, has a tremendous cultural impact even on those that arenāt Christian.Ā
When crafting a religion, it only makes sense to think about the cultural impact said religion will have. Holidays, prayer, rituals, religious pilgrimages, the way that people keep track of time (as in our AD system), taboos (as already mentioned), fasting, celibacy, religious bathing/cleansingā¦Ā
These are just a few practices that exist within different religions. Many are so ingrained in our culture that people donāt even think of them asĀ āreligiousā any more.Ā
For example, the practice of abstaining from sex before marriage. This single religious belief has created a culture that is very prohibitive regarding sexuality. A lot of people still think that fewer sex partners = a better person, even those who arenāt adherents of any religious philosophy. Itās just something thatās ingrained in our culture.Ā
All this to say - the best starting point for creating a religion in a fictional world is knowing what kind of world you want to write.Ā
With all that out of the way, letās get on to the actual creation process. There are a few things to think about, but I want to start with something I feel is very important.Ā
There are a lot of religions out there. I suggest you research them and learn about them.
But please donāt just take an existing religion, especially one from another culture, slap a new name on it, give it an air of mysticism, and then be done with it. Itās disrespectful to those who actually practice these religions.
*Ahem* Okay, Iāve said my piece and now Iāll move on.Ā
Remember - Multiple Religions Can and Usually Do Exist in a Culture
This is the first and most important thing I want to point out. Most of the stories Iāve seen where creators do religion right is when they remember that not everybody practices the same religion.Ā
George R. R. Martin does this incredibly well with the different religions in ASOIAF. They are all different, they are all unique, they are very much shaped by the part of the world that those characters live in.Ā
Also remember that the same religion can have many different interpretations, leading to different branches and sects. They can be quite different and they may not get along that well. This is another thing that is often forgotten.Ā
Different Types of Religions
Throughout history there have been many different types of religions. Some have a single god. Some have an entire pantheon. Some see gods as people. Some see gods as animals. Some gods are both people and animals, depending on the story thatās being told. Some religions see gods as having no form. Some religions teach that god is the universe. Some say that there are no gods, but there is power in everything.
Letās Talk Prophets and Stuff
Another thing to remember is that religions are often centered on a prophet, or a personās teachings. While a god or pantheon of gods may be central to that religion, the prophet/guru/etc. is also very important. Jesus, Muhammed, the Buddha⦠just a few real world examples.Ā
This is where I take the time to point out something important. Your religion doesnāt have to have a male prophet/teacher. A prophet can be a woman. Or nonbinary. There can be six prophets who worked together, all of different gender identities. In fact, this can be a really good way to get rid of gross stuff like sexism in your worldās culture, or just plain avoid stereotypical high fantasy with Manly Men and Damsels in Distress.
Leave Some Stuff Unexplained
Another thing I want to point out is that religions donāt usually have explanations for everything. I mean, the whole point of religion is faith most of the time.Ā
I was talking with @more-legit-gr8er-writing-tips earlier about this. Because I still get mad about the midichlorian thing in Star Wars. The Force was an awesome (if a little underdeveloped) religion. It was focused on the power that exists in all things rather than the idea of a god. Certain people could access the Force. All was good.Ā Then they made the Force the result of little critters that live inside people.Ā
No. No no no. Okay, Iāll stop. Just suffice it to say, whatever genre youāre writing in, donāt feel the need to explain everything. Even if magic exists, even if thereās science, just embrace the mystery and the wonder of the religion youāve created.
Religious Institutions
Iāll keep this one short. But just remember that where thereās religion, thereās inevitably going to be some sort of religious institution. It may be that in your world every town has its own religious leader and group of scholars. Or you could have a vast system of temples. Or you could have the fantasy equivalent of the Catholic Church.Ā
(Remember also - the bigger a religious institution is, and the more influence it has on the people, the more likely it is going to be a power in its own right in your world - a.k.a. the Catholic Church basically being a governing power in our own history.)
Religion in Science Fiction
Apart from some science fantasy, Iām hard pressed to find many science fiction stories that include religion. I think thereās a general assumption that people will move away from religion, especially as we learn more about the world we live in.
But⦠people are people. And Iām 100% sure that there will always be some people who believe in something. Your dystopian government may not like it, but somebody somewhere will discover the last unburned copy of the Torah and a brand new religion with elements of Judaism will spring up around it.Ā
And that starship flying through space in the year 3277? Probably going to have Buddhists, Hindus, Christians, Muslims, and who knows what else on board. Though they may not practice religion the same way we do now. And who the crap knows what the aliens are going to believe in.
Common Themes in Religion
One of the final things I have to say is that, for as many differences there are in religions, there are a lot of commonalities. Things like prophets, and trickster gods, and miraculous births (such as children being found in rivers or born to virgins). I suggest you do some research on the commonalities in religions and use them if you need a bit of inspiration for crafting your own.Ā
Anyway, Iāve rambled long enough. I just want you to consider some of these things. This is just one way to build a little more complexity into a world youāve created, and it can do a lot for everything from plot to making the reader really believe that your world exists. So have at it! Enjoy playing god(s).Ā
Hi! i would like an advice on how to begin worldbuilding. There is so much to think about and i don't know where to start . I feel a little overwhelmed haha ( i love your blog its really helpful )
I have a masterpost on resources for worldbuilding, as well as a list of prompts that were a monthly writing challenge a few months back that should be helpful to you :)
31 Days Of World Building: Wordsnstuff August Writing Challenge
Resources For Worldbuilding
Some other useful resources for you
Useful Writing Resources
Useful Writing Resources II
Resources For Writing Science Fiction
Resources For Writing Dystopian/Apocalypse
Resources For Fantasy & Mythology Writers
With worldbuilding, my general advice is to break it down into categories, like government, history, setting, society, culture, language, etc. then as you find things you need to convey to your reader throughout the process of writing, figure these things out. Itās important to remember that most worldbuilding details come organically, and are not totally planned ahead of writing.
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hey do you have any tips on plot development? how to do come up with relevant but dramatic things to keep the plot going? i also donāt want to make it too intense?
I actually have quite a lot of resources that Iāve created over the years surrounding plot development. Iāve linked as many as I could find for you:
Resources For Plot Development
Useful Writing Resources
Useful Writing Resources II
31 Days of Plot Development
Novel Planning 101
How To Write A Good Plot Twist
How To Foreshadow
What To Cut Out Of Your Story
Tackling Subplots
Things A Reader Needs From A Story
A Guide To Tension & Suspense In Your Writing
How To Turn A Good Idea Into A Good Story
Planning A Scene In A Story
21 Plot Shapes and the Pros and Cons Of Each
How To Outline Effectively
Tips On Writing Intense Scenes
Writing The First Chapter
Tips On Starting A Scene
Plot Structures
Finding & Fixing Plot Holes
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