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    Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories: World Building Made Easy, #3
    Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories: World Building Made Easy, #3
    Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories: World Building Made Easy, #3
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    Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories: World Building Made Easy, #3

    By Janeen Ippolito

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    You have the world building--now use it to write stories that create lifelong fans and fandoms!

     

    Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories contains key methods and tips on how to weave your world building into every aspect of your story, from theme to plot to character arcs.

    -Use writing prompts and exercises to jumpstart your creativity
    -Get ideas on how to refresh world building genre tropes while still hitting reader sweet spots
    -Learn to embrace your inner geek and passions to connect your world building with readers

    Vivid world building is great. Vivid world building that sells? Even better!

    For a quick reference primer on building your story world's cultures, check out World Building From the Inside Out textbook and workbook.

    The World Building Made Easy Series:
    World Building From the Inside Out: Textbook
    World Building From the Inside Out: Workbook
    Irresistible World Building For Unforgettable Stories: Creative Writing Guide

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJaneen Ippolito
    Release dateApr 22, 2020
    ISBN9781393264514
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      Irresistible World Building for Unforgettable Stories - Janeen Ippolito

      Unforgettable World Building for Irresistible Stories:

      A Creative Writing Guide For World Building That Sells

      ––––––––

      By Janeen Ippolito

      Copyright © 2018 by Janeen Ippolito

      All rights reserved.

      Cover design by Julia Busko

      Editing by Sarah McConahy

      eBook formatting by Sarah Delena White

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Defining the Terms

      Worldview

      Characters

      Narrative

      Genre and Reader Expectations

      The Final Element—Connecting with Readers

      Acknowledgements

      About the Author

      Additional Help

      Dedication

      To Sarah McConahy: where there’s a will, there’s a way!

      Introduction

      In the realm of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, steampunk, etc.), fresh world building is one of the vital ways to attract readers. Fresh world building is cool. World building introduces new concepts and viewpoints that enthrall the mind and make readers spend extra time imagining and living in your story. That can lead to fan art, videos, cosplay, great reviews, and other celebrations of your work.

      That being said? Creating ultra-fresh ideas can be a daunting task. A wise man once said there was nothing new under the sun, and he was right, especially in an age where novels are being released by the thousands every day. There are tons of stories about cyborgs, shifters, vampires, aliens, ghosts, space battles, and more retellings of fairy tales and myths than you can imagine.

      The same internet you use to promote your world is there for every other author. Same ad services. Same social media platforms. Standing out in the crowd is more pivotal than ever to ensure your story is read.

      So, what’s the big secret?

      Your goal is not to create an entirely new concept. Your goal is to focus on ways that your world building connects with your worldview, your characters, and your narrative in a style that makes your novel irresistibly unique. Well-integrated world building is like a well-made cake with just the right amount of filling and frosting.

      Average world building will make people skim through your Kindle preview, but world building irresistibly fused with a unique worldview combined with compelling characters and narrative will push readers closer to the buy button.

      Here are four questions to ask yourself:

      1.) Worldview - How does your world building ask theme questions that reflect your view of the universe and resonate with readership?

      2.) Characters - How does your world building create compelling characters who have to work through unique issues?

      3.) Narrative - How does your world building push your plot forward with conflicts and problems that aren’t found anywhere else?

      4.) Genre/Market Expectations - How does your world building measure up to the expectations of your chosen speculative fiction genre and market?

      Pretty hefty concepts—but have no fear! Throughout this book, I’ll elaborate on each question and give practical action items to help improve your work. Read straight through or skip to the parts that interest you. Either way, you will come away with ideas to make your story shine brighter!

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