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Nanogang Day 12: Sneaky Worldbuilding Tips

kittyniciaian NanoGang November 12, 2020 November 12, 2020 Leave a comment

Today Kelsifer has a worldbuilding question for the nanogang. GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Counts: Dan: 24936 Gail: 64374 Tori: 4327 Kitty: 2544 Alexis: 4286

Nanogang Day 5: Dude, the Spunky Lesbian

kittyniciaian NanoGang November 5, 2020 November 5, 2020 Leave a comment

Today the Nanogang talks natural disasters, colorful metaphors, and other interesting topics. Resources Mentioned GailCarriger.com Join us at the Nanogang Forums Word Count: Dan: 10489 Gail: 53169 Tori: 2324 Kitty: 1202 Alexis: 877

Feedback–Historical Cycles

kittyniciaian Writing October 29, 2020 October 28, 2020 One Comment

Ed asks: Why aren’t historical cycles bunk? Resources Mentioned: Ages of Discord by Peter Turchin The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan

Questions 818: The 30 Year Project

kittyniciaian Writing July 9, 2020 July 8, 2020 Leave a comment

Kitty asks: “Can you tell us about the evolution of the Kabrakan/Antithesis series?” Resources Mentioned Hitchhiker’s Guide To the Galaxy (radio play on CD) Sting: Ten Summoner’s Tales Predestination podcast U2: Pop And Then She Was Gone by J. Daniel Sawyer Hadrian’s Flight by J. Daniel Sawyer Down From Ten by J. Daniel …

NaNoGang Day Three: Big World Continuity

kittyniciaian Nanocast / NanoGang November 4, 2019 November 5, 2019 Leave a comment

Subscribe Here! On the third day of our challenge, our participants continue to deal with illness and breakthroughs. We discuss managing continuity in big universes. Today’s Word Counts: Dan 2058 Tori 780 Ben 415 Kitty 377 DD 0 Word Count Totals: Dan 5444 Tori 1930 DD 1363 Kitty 947 Ben …

Feedback: Story Bible Tools

kittyniciaian feedback May 4, 2019 May 4, 2019 2 Comments

Simon has feedback on tools for story bibles. Atlassian Confluence Apps for Confluence Subscribe Here!

Questions 662: IQ, Intelligence, and Worldbuilding

kittyniciaian Writing March 19, 2019 March 18, 2019 Leave a comment

Ed asks: Are IQ and intelligence the same thing, and how does it effect worldbuilding? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Subscribe Here!

Question 566: Low Tech Propaganda

kittyniciaian Research Tips October 29, 2018 October 28, 2018 Leave a comment

Subscribe Here! Robert asks: “How did propaganda spread before the printing press?” Resources Mentioned Braveheart Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

Questions 526: Short Storied Universe Building

kittyniciaian Writing August 29, 2018 August 26, 2018 Leave a comment

Subscribe Here! Brian asks: Is it a good idea to build out a universe using short stories in multiple genres?

Questions 520: Worldbuilding Resources

jdsawyer Writing August 22, 2018 August 19, 2018 Leave a comment

Subscribe Here! Brian asks: Are there any online resources for worldbuilding? This episode sponsored by BundleRabbit Resources Mentioned Archivos MediaWiki