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Naming Stuff: Places

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

This worldbuilding series is about naming, well, stuff. This post, the fourth (and next to last) addresses places like worlds, continents, and cities that populate maps and draw attention to the world created. There are NO hard and fast rules. … Continue reading →

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Conflict Via the Character Known as Setting

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

Describing setting is often a struggle for me, yet I recognize its importance as a character. That’s why, when I developed the island nation of Pannulus, I focused on worldbuilding that’d create worthy settings. There’s no finer example than Cape … Continue reading →

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Worldbuilding: Where My Interests Go To Thrive

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Christina Anne Hawthorne

So often it seems the blog posts I draft lead one to the next in a logical sequence. Kind of sounds like a book. This week is no exception. Last week I related my struggles and varied interests in school … Continue reading →