Worldbuilding: From Small Towns to Entire Universes

The Million Dollar Writing Series

By: Kevin J. Anderson

Narrated by: Charles Kahlenberg

International best seller Anderson has created many extensive fictional universes, ranging from sweeping galactic empires to complex steampunk fantasies, to humorous monster-filled cities. He has become known for his skill in worldbuilding. In Worldbuilding: From Small Towns to Entire Universes, he describes his techniques in creating a rich fictional setting, leading writers through the countless questions and topics one must consider. Whether it’s geography, climate, politics, economics, society, religion, science, arts, or history, all of these ingredients form the basis for a believable setting for your story to unfold.

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Neophyte’s Learning Technique

As an aspiring novelist, who couldn’t afford a higher education, this book is inspirational and thought provoking. I played RPGs in high school. I never gave thought to how these games were created.

Now I can see how my deep knowledge of such things can be used to create the worlds of fiction that I yearn to craft.

2D Examples for 3D Creation

I can personally attest that at least one real world anecdote Mr. Anderson uses is misleading and inaccurate at best. Much of his advice is common knowledge, and he comes off as pompous all while proving how intelligent he is over others from the kids he went to school with, to aspiring authors, to the religious groups he finds disagreement with. There is some to be learned from this book, but I'd venture a guess it could be sought from a simple article somewhere else for less money.

felt like I was taking a very easy test.

A lot of information here I already knew, except his personal life, I suppose, wich was useless to me and considering its not a very long read can give you context to how much useful information is here. Narration is fine, old wizard voice is cool.