Want advice on how to world-build? Need to know how to make your fictional settings authentic, but keep them engaging?

Welcome to episode 21 of The Write Better Fiction Podcast. Today, Shane chats with world-building expert, urban fantasy, science fiction, and post-apocalyptic author, Angeline Trevena, all about how to build fictional worlds.

In this week's show, they cover:

- The relationship between world-building and storytelling

- Common world-building mistakes and how to avoid them

- How to create believable cultures and societies

- How to build believable magic systems

- And more...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week's question of the week is: What's your favourite thing about world-building?

Answer in the comments, or on Instagram or TikTok @shanemillarwrites

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANGELINE

Author Website: https://angelinetrevena.co.uk/

World-building Website: https://stepbystepworldbuilding.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelinetrevena/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelinetrevena

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SHANE

Website: https://swmillar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanemillarwrites/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swmillarwrites