You Can Build A World For many authors, there's nothing that slows down their writing process more than world-building. Whether it's deciding on what types of fantastic beasts to include in their stories or how to name characters and locations convincingly H.C. Harrington, Amazon Best-Selling Author of the Daughter of Havenglade Series, explains step-by-step how to create deep and engrossing worlds while saving time. World-Building For Writers breaks down hundreds of examples of effective world-building from novels, films, and television to demystify the process, make it enjoyable, and help readers unleash the inner voice they never knew they had for creating worlds. Prepare to enter the realm of your own imagination. "In your hand is a map of creative imagination, good habits, and practical examples to ensure that you build a world that's fun and functional, that births heroes, cultivates epic tales, and inspires awe in readers."-Dustin Porta, author of The Dragon's Hide Praise for World-Building for Writers "Instead of the paint-by-numbers outlines we have come to expect in a book about world-building, Mr. Harrington presents a personal narrative that draws on experience, famous books, and blockbuster movies to frame a fresh take on creating a world." -JC Kang, author of The Dragon Songs Saga - "In your hand is a map of creative imagination, good habits, and practical examples to ensure that you build a world that's fun and functional, that births heroes, cultivates epic tales, and inspires awe in readers."- Dustin Porta, author of Whalemoon - "The personal approach transforms the handbook into both an informative and entertaining read. Especially useful for science fiction and fantasy writers looking to avoid world-building pitfalls, but truthfully the well-explained points will help any author hoping to create a final manuscript set in a vibrant reality."- Gil Liane, author of Sound - "I don't remember another book on writing craft where I've highlighted so many passages." - Jay Puranik, author of Letters of a Bloodline Amazon #1 New Release in Genre Fiction Writing Reference (June 2021) #1 New Release in Writing Skills Reference #1 New Release in Publishing and Books #1 New Release in Authorship