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How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.
published: 09 Jan 2014
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I've Spent Ten Years Building A Fantasy World — How Worldbuilding Changed My Life | Talking Tumiun
Support me on Patreon to help decide what future videos will be about: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
Or join as a member here on YouTube for just $1 a month: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClESUdB091MOfB0DOwwD0GQ/join
Ten years ago I started building a fantasy world called Tumiun. I've since explored this world through art, writing, Dungeons & Dragons and now in the form of a series of short films called Tales of Tumiun, right here on my YouTube channel. This video tells you about how building this world has changed my life.
If you want to learn more about Tumiun, watch all available episodes of Tales of Tumiun here:
An Introduction to Tumiun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3tNKncAjY
Diary of the Wanderer - Part One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6zJBFyl2x8
The Walls of t...
published: 17 Oct 2023
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Top 10 Fantasy Worlds of All Time
Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CAPTURED10 and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Early Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code CAPTURED10. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video!
Here's my top 10 fantasy worlds of all time! Let me know yours in the comments!
Want to support the channel?
Consider joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Capturedinwords
Consider donating on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/capturedinwords
Join the Discord server!: https://discord.gg/uKdnVXY
Join the subreddit!: https://www.reddit.com/r/CapturedinWords/
Books mentioned:
0:00 - Fantasy Worlds
3:56 - Chronicles of Narnia: https://geni.us/NarniaComplete
5:32 - Memory Sorrow and Thorn: https://geni.us/DragoneboneChair
6:41 - The Witcher: https://geni.u...
published: 31 Oct 2022
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WORLDBUILDING MISTAKES you don’t know you’re making
it’s hard creating a fantasy or sci-fi world that feels real, the biggest mistakes are what i talk about in this video.
amazing thumbnail art: https://www.artstation.com/stefankoidl
++ follow me ++
discord • https://discord.gg/rMG3ZrdtTk
twitter • https://www.twitter.com/ecyinka
tiktok • https://www.tiktok.com/@ecyinka
thanks for hanging out ❤
published: 24 Mar 2023
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9 Plot Mistakes Every New Fantasy Writer Makes
I've edited a lot of fantasy novels this year - here's the most common plot mistakes I find.
Apply for my Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: http://jedherne.com/outline
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Beating the antagonist too early
02:13 - Repetitive scene formats
04:01 - Passive protagonist
05:20 - Weak throughline
08:15 - Soggy middle
13:56 - Weak consequences
15:00 - Misaligning the 3 Ps
15:52 - The peter-out ending
17:36 - Lucky breaks for the protagonist
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
🚀 BUILD BETTER WRITING HABITS:
Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: ht...
published: 14 Sep 2023
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☀️ fantasy worldbuilding 101 - pt. 1: the absolute basics
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: you are here!
PART TWO: geography, ecology, and history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjoImWLo7s
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome to the start of a new writing craft advice series that I'm really excited to share with you guys! today, I wanted to cover the absolute basics of building a fantasy world from scratch. worldbuilding...
published: 12 Feb 2023
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Worldbuilding: How to Write Fantasy Creatures
Check out my worldbuilding website: https://fantasyworldbuilder.com/
In this video, I share my approach for creating interesting fantasy animals and creatures for your fantasy worlds. I also cover how to describe these fantasy creatures in a compelling and immersive way that results in a stronger narrative.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Emotion
02:39 - SCAMPER
04:12 - The food chain
05:35 - Develop characters
10:25 - Worldbuilding tool
11:17 - Compelling details
12:53 - Use all 5 senses
13:52 - Avoid measurements
15:33 - Draw from your life
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
🚀 BUILD BETTER WRITING HABITS:
Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:...
published: 12 Jun 2023
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The Weirdest Epic Fantasy Ever Written
CURIOSITY STREAM ➤ http://curiositystream.com/talefoundry
Go see our COMPANION VIDEO for this one! There’s some… really weird stuff we had to leave out of this one, trust me it’s worth it. Sign up for a year of Curiosity Stream with the code TALEFOUNDRY to get a free year of access to our new creator-run streaming platform, Nebula, where the companion video is hosted! All for less than $15 PER YEAR! Not per month, PER YEAR!
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Listen. Not every fantasy book you read is going to be Tolkien or Sanderson. Some of them have things like parents who are still alive and magic that doesn’t crackle with actinic light. Some of them might not have magic at all. And stranger than all of these, some may have very real, very visceral things like sex in them.
Imajica is one such book.
In fact, it’s a...
published: 31 Jan 2022
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Snow White | World famous bedtime stories from mom
Welcome to Fairy tales and bedtime stories, a magical place where stories come to life! Our channel is dedicated to bringing you enchanting English fairy tales and bedtime stories, perfect for dreamers of all ages. Each story is carefully crafted to not only spark your imagination but also to aid in English language learning.
Whether you're looking for a delightful tale to share with your children at bedtime or seeking an enjoyable way to improve your English skills, you've come to the right place. Our stories are designed to be engaging and educational, making them ideal for language learners and story lovers alike.
Join us as we dive into a world of adventure, fantasy, and learning. Subscribe now and be part of our storytelling community. Let's explore the power of language and imagina...
published: 19 Feb 2024
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🌎 fantasy worldbuilding 101 - pt. 2: geography, ecology, and history
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: the absolute basics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0rspL23tqw
PART TWO: you are here!
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome back to pt. 2 of my fantasy worldbuilding series! this one is a doozy, so strap in.
today, i wanted to dive into the basics of building a fantasy world's geography, ecology, and history. to me, these are the ...
published: 12 Mar 2023
5:25
How to build a fictional world - Kate Messner
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How a...
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.
https://wn.com/How_To_Build_A_Fictional_World_Kate_Messner
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-build-a-fictional-world-kate-messner
Why is J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy so compelling? How about The Matrix or Harry Potter? What makes these disparate worlds come alive are clear, consistent rules for how people, societies -- and even the laws of physics -- function in these fictional universes. Author Kate Messner offers a few tricks for you, too, to create a world worth exploring in your own words.
Lesson by Kate Messner, animation by Avi Ofer.
- published: 09 Jan 2014
- views: 7514069
22:53
I've Spent Ten Years Building A Fantasy World — How Worldbuilding Changed My Life | Talking Tumiun
Support me on Patreon to help decide what future videos will be about: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
Or join as a member here on YouTube for just $1 a...
Support me on Patreon to help decide what future videos will be about: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
Or join as a member here on YouTube for just $1 a month: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClESUdB091MOfB0DOwwD0GQ/join
Ten years ago I started building a fantasy world called Tumiun. I've since explored this world through art, writing, Dungeons & Dragons and now in the form of a series of short films called Tales of Tumiun, right here on my YouTube channel. This video tells you about how building this world has changed my life.
If you want to learn more about Tumiun, watch all available episodes of Tales of Tumiun here:
An Introduction to Tumiun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3tNKncAjY
Diary of the Wanderer - Part One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6zJBFyl2x8
The Walls of the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgEH5ErNyY
Where to find me:
Website: https://www.rickhertelart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricks.creations/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/rickhertel_art
Tumiun Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/tumiun
And if you'd like to help me make more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
00:00 Intro
01:09 How It Started
04:26 A New World
09:11 A YouTube Channel
11:23 What Inspired Tumiun?
14:43 More Q&A
16:17 Big Storyline?
17:05 Interactive Storytelling
20:04 A New Series
21:12 Surprise!
Worldbuilding | Mapmaking | Fantasy | Art | D&D | Writing | Adventure | Monstergarden | Ambience | Nature | Relax | Sleep | Hiking | ASMR
#fantasy #worldbuilding #art #mapmaking #adventure #cinematic #fantasyart #dnd #writing
Music by Fesliyan Studios.
Everything you see in this video was imagined, illustrated, filmed, edited, narrated and created by me, Rick Hertel.
https://wn.com/I've_Spent_Ten_Years_Building_A_Fantasy_World_—_How_Worldbuilding_Changed_My_Life_|_Talking_Tumiun
Support me on Patreon to help decide what future videos will be about: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
Or join as a member here on YouTube for just $1 a month: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClESUdB091MOfB0DOwwD0GQ/join
Ten years ago I started building a fantasy world called Tumiun. I've since explored this world through art, writing, Dungeons & Dragons and now in the form of a series of short films called Tales of Tumiun, right here on my YouTube channel. This video tells you about how building this world has changed my life.
If you want to learn more about Tumiun, watch all available episodes of Tales of Tumiun here:
An Introduction to Tumiun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P3tNKncAjY
Diary of the Wanderer - Part One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6zJBFyl2x8
The Walls of the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfgEH5ErNyY
Where to find me:
Website: https://www.rickhertelart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricks.creations/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/rickhertel_art
Tumiun Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/tumiun
And if you'd like to help me make more of these videos, consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RicksCreations
00:00 Intro
01:09 How It Started
04:26 A New World
09:11 A YouTube Channel
11:23 What Inspired Tumiun?
14:43 More Q&A
16:17 Big Storyline?
17:05 Interactive Storytelling
20:04 A New Series
21:12 Surprise!
Worldbuilding | Mapmaking | Fantasy | Art | D&D | Writing | Adventure | Monstergarden | Ambience | Nature | Relax | Sleep | Hiking | ASMR
#fantasy #worldbuilding #art #mapmaking #adventure #cinematic #fantasyart #dnd #writing
Music by Fesliyan Studios.
Everything you see in this video was imagined, illustrated, filmed, edited, narrated and created by me, Rick Hertel.
- published: 17 Oct 2023
- views: 656702
26:43
Top 10 Fantasy Worlds of All Time
Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CAPTURED10 and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Early Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchas...
Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CAPTURED10 and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Early Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code CAPTURED10. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video!
Here's my top 10 fantasy worlds of all time! Let me know yours in the comments!
Want to support the channel?
Consider joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Capturedinwords
Consider donating on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/capturedinwords
Join the Discord server!: https://discord.gg/uKdnVXY
Join the subreddit!: https://www.reddit.com/r/CapturedinWords/
Books mentioned:
0:00 - Fantasy Worlds
3:56 - Chronicles of Narnia: https://geni.us/NarniaComplete
5:32 - Memory Sorrow and Thorn: https://geni.us/DragoneboneChair
6:41 - The Witcher: https://geni.us/TheLastWishIllustrated
8:36 - Gormenghast: https://geni.us/GormenghastBook1
10:44 - Realm of the Elderlings: https://geni.us/AssassinsApprentice
12:36 - Discworld: https://geni.us/Mort
14:15 - A Song of Ice and Fire: https://geni.us/ASOIAF
15:55 - The Cosmere: https://geni.us/MistbornBoxset
https://geni.us/WayofKings
17:58 - The Wheel of Time: https://geni.us/EyeoftheWorld
20:29 - Middle-Earth: https://geni.us/LordoftheRings
21:37 - Honorable Mentions!
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#books #fantasy #reading
https://wn.com/Top_10_Fantasy_Worlds_Of_All_Time
Go to https://establishedtitles.com/CAPTURED10 and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Early Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code CAPTURED10. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video!
Here's my top 10 fantasy worlds of all time! Let me know yours in the comments!
Want to support the channel?
Consider joining my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Capturedinwords
Consider donating on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/capturedinwords
Join the Discord server!: https://discord.gg/uKdnVXY
Join the subreddit!: https://www.reddit.com/r/CapturedinWords/
Books mentioned:
0:00 - Fantasy Worlds
3:56 - Chronicles of Narnia: https://geni.us/NarniaComplete
5:32 - Memory Sorrow and Thorn: https://geni.us/DragoneboneChair
6:41 - The Witcher: https://geni.us/TheLastWishIllustrated
8:36 - Gormenghast: https://geni.us/GormenghastBook1
10:44 - Realm of the Elderlings: https://geni.us/AssassinsApprentice
12:36 - Discworld: https://geni.us/Mort
14:15 - A Song of Ice and Fire: https://geni.us/ASOIAF
15:55 - The Cosmere: https://geni.us/MistbornBoxset
https://geni.us/WayofKings
17:58 - The Wheel of Time: https://geni.us/EyeoftheWorld
20:29 - Middle-Earth: https://geni.us/LordoftheRings
21:37 - Honorable Mentions!
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SUBSCRIBE TO MY 2ND CHANNEL | The Sunshine Seekers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3EcANWNHQGw5CG51gxWZQQ
Where to find me:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/capturedinpixels
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/captured.in.words/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Captured_Words
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capturedinwords
#books #fantasy #reading
- published: 31 Oct 2022
- views: 84825
9:55
WORLDBUILDING MISTAKES you don’t know you’re making
it’s hard creating a fantasy or sci-fi world that feels real, the biggest mistakes are what i talk about in this video.
amazing thumbnail art: https://www.arts...
it’s hard creating a fantasy or sci-fi world that feels real, the biggest mistakes are what i talk about in this video.
amazing thumbnail art: https://www.artstation.com/stefankoidl
++ follow me ++
discord • https://discord.gg/rMG3ZrdtTk
twitter • https://www.twitter.com/ecyinka
tiktok • https://www.tiktok.com/@ecyinka
thanks for hanging out ❤
https://wn.com/Worldbuilding_Mistakes_You_Don’T_Know_You’Re_Making
it’s hard creating a fantasy or sci-fi world that feels real, the biggest mistakes are what i talk about in this video.
amazing thumbnail art: https://www.artstation.com/stefankoidl
++ follow me ++
discord • https://discord.gg/rMG3ZrdtTk
twitter • https://www.twitter.com/ecyinka
tiktok • https://www.tiktok.com/@ecyinka
thanks for hanging out ❤
- published: 24 Mar 2023
- views: 1192071
18:50
9 Plot Mistakes Every New Fantasy Writer Makes
I've edited a lot of fantasy novels this year - here's the most common plot mistakes I find.
Apply for my Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: http://jedherne.com/outli...
I've edited a lot of fantasy novels this year - here's the most common plot mistakes I find.
Apply for my Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: http://jedherne.com/outline
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Beating the antagonist too early
02:13 - Repetitive scene formats
04:01 - Passive protagonist
05:20 - Weak throughline
08:15 - Soggy middle
13:56 - Weak consequences
15:00 - Misaligning the 3 Ps
15:52 - The peter-out ending
17:36 - Lucky breaks for the protagonist
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
🚀 BUILD BETTER WRITING HABITS:
Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: https://bit.ly/jednewsletter
📙 MY BOOKS:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thethunderheist/
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead
🎮 MY VIDEO GAME:
Siege of Treboulain: https://jedherne.com/siege-of-treboulain-details/
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): https://getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): https://www.mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9
ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301
🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
https://wn.com/9_Plot_Mistakes_Every_New_Fantasy_Writer_Makes
I've edited a lot of fantasy novels this year - here's the most common plot mistakes I find.
Apply for my Fantasy Outlining Bootcamp: http://jedherne.com/outline
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Beating the antagonist too early
02:13 - Repetitive scene formats
04:01 - Passive protagonist
05:20 - Weak throughline
08:15 - Soggy middle
13:56 - Weak consequences
15:00 - Misaligning the 3 Ps
15:52 - The peter-out ending
17:36 - Lucky breaks for the protagonist
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
🚀 BUILD BETTER WRITING HABITS:
Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: https://bit.ly/jednewsletter
📙 MY BOOKS:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thethunderheist/
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead
🎮 MY VIDEO GAME:
Siege of Treboulain: https://jedherne.com/siege-of-treboulain-details/
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): https://getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): https://www.mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9
ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301
🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
- published: 14 Sep 2023
- views: 411574
19:25
☀️ fantasy worldbuilding 101 - pt. 1: the absolute basics
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding ser...
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: you are here!
PART TWO: geography, ecology, and history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjoImWLo7s
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome to the start of a new writing craft advice series that I'm really excited to share with you guys! today, I wanted to cover the absolute basics of building a fantasy world from scratch. worldbuilding is an aspect of fantasy writing I used to really underestimate, but it's both super fun and a great way to enrich your spec fic.
we're going to go a lot more in-depth in future videos, so please let me know what worldbuilding topics intrigue you the most.
thank you for watching :)
✨ timestamps
0:00 - title card
0:44 - THAT awful Harry Potter map
5:16 - pt. 1: why is worldbuilding important?
8:28 - pt. 2: types of fantasy worldbuilding
10:26 - pt. 3: how to pick a world
14:09 - pt. 4: how to build a world
15:59 - pt. 5: how to write a world
18:49 - outro
✨ music
take flight // louie zong
mushroom's life // chillpeach
land of dreams // chillpeach
✨ previous:
write a fantasy novel with me pt. 6: I hit 10k words! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyiv5vnaxOw
✨ links:
travel writings: https://wherethehellami.blog
blog: https://lynndjung.wordpress.com/
twitter: https://twitter.com/sweater_giraffe
kofi: https://ko-fi.com/lynndjung
✨ contact me:
lynndjungbooks@gmail.com
✨ tags:
authortube, booktube, writing, writing tips, writing vlog, how to write fantasy, science fiction, writers, creative writing, short stories, speculative fiction, fantasy writer, fantasy books
https://wn.com/☀️_Fantasy_Worldbuilding_101_Pt._1_The_Absolute_Basics
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: you are here!
PART TWO: geography, ecology, and history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjoImWLo7s
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome to the start of a new writing craft advice series that I'm really excited to share with you guys! today, I wanted to cover the absolute basics of building a fantasy world from scratch. worldbuilding is an aspect of fantasy writing I used to really underestimate, but it's both super fun and a great way to enrich your spec fic.
we're going to go a lot more in-depth in future videos, so please let me know what worldbuilding topics intrigue you the most.
thank you for watching :)
✨ timestamps
0:00 - title card
0:44 - THAT awful Harry Potter map
5:16 - pt. 1: why is worldbuilding important?
8:28 - pt. 2: types of fantasy worldbuilding
10:26 - pt. 3: how to pick a world
14:09 - pt. 4: how to build a world
15:59 - pt. 5: how to write a world
18:49 - outro
✨ music
take flight // louie zong
mushroom's life // chillpeach
land of dreams // chillpeach
✨ previous:
write a fantasy novel with me pt. 6: I hit 10k words! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyiv5vnaxOw
✨ links:
travel writings: https://wherethehellami.blog
blog: https://lynndjung.wordpress.com/
twitter: https://twitter.com/sweater_giraffe
kofi: https://ko-fi.com/lynndjung
✨ contact me:
lynndjungbooks@gmail.com
✨ tags:
authortube, booktube, writing, writing tips, writing vlog, how to write fantasy, science fiction, writers, creative writing, short stories, speculative fiction, fantasy writer, fantasy books
- published: 12 Feb 2023
- views: 62684
16:33
Worldbuilding: How to Write Fantasy Creatures
Check out my worldbuilding website: https://fantasyworldbuilder.com/
In this video, I share my approach for creating interesting fantasy animals and creatures ...
Check out my worldbuilding website: https://fantasyworldbuilder.com/
In this video, I share my approach for creating interesting fantasy animals and creatures for your fantasy worlds. I also cover how to describe these fantasy creatures in a compelling and immersive way that results in a stronger narrative.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Emotion
02:39 - SCAMPER
04:12 - The food chain
05:35 - Develop characters
10:25 - Worldbuilding tool
11:17 - Compelling details
12:53 - Use all 5 senses
13:52 - Avoid measurements
15:33 - Draw from your life
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Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
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📙 MY BOOKS:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thethunderheist/
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead
🎮 MY VIDEO GAME:
Siege of Treboulain: https://jedherne.com/siege-of-treboulain-details/
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): https://getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
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🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
https://wn.com/Worldbuilding_How_To_Write_Fantasy_Creatures
Check out my worldbuilding website: https://fantasyworldbuilder.com/
In this video, I share my approach for creating interesting fantasy animals and creatures for your fantasy worlds. I also cover how to describe these fantasy creatures in a compelling and immersive way that results in a stronger narrative.
⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Emotion
02:39 - SCAMPER
04:12 - The food chain
05:35 - Develop characters
10:25 - Worldbuilding tool
11:17 - Compelling details
12:53 - Use all 5 senses
13:52 - Avoid measurements
15:33 - Draw from your life
✏️ MY FREE WRITING ADVICE BOOK:
Get my free book: '5 Lessons That Transformed My Writing': https://jedherne.com/lessons
🚀 BUILD BETTER WRITING HABITS:
Join my Easy Writing Habits course: https://easywritinghabits.com/
💌 MY NEWSLETTER:
Get a free fantasy story when you sign up to my free, fortnightly author newsletter: https://bit.ly/jednewsletter
📙 MY BOOKS:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
The Thunder Heist: https://jedherne.com/thethunderheist/
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead
🎮 MY VIDEO GAME:
Siege of Treboulain: https://jedherne.com/siege-of-treboulain-details/
🔨 MY FAVOURITE WRITING TOOLS:
Freewrite Traveller (distraction-free writing laptop): https://getfreewrite.com/?rstr=6485 - use this affiliate link for a 5% discount.
MailerLite (best email newsletter software for authors): https://www.mailerlite.com/a/awmq7yimghg9
ProWritingAid (editing software that helped a lot with my early books): https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=4301
🧑 ABOUT ME:
Hi! My name's Jed. I'm a fantasy author with three published novels and a bestselling video game. On this channel, I draw from my 10+ years of writing experience to help you become a better writer.
💬 CONNECT WITH ME:
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/
Send me an email: jed(at)jedherne.com
(Note: I don't always get a chance to reply to every email. However, I do my best to read as many of them as possible, and it's my preferred method of communication.)
- published: 12 Jun 2023
- views: 27827
21:39
The Weirdest Epic Fantasy Ever Written
CURIOSITY STREAM ➤ http://curiositystream.com/talefoundry
Go see our COMPANION VIDEO for this one! There’s some… really weird stuff we had to leave out of this...
CURIOSITY STREAM ➤ http://curiositystream.com/talefoundry
Go see our COMPANION VIDEO for this one! There’s some… really weird stuff we had to leave out of this one, trust me it’s worth it. Sign up for a year of Curiosity Stream with the code TALEFOUNDRY to get a free year of access to our new creator-run streaming platform, Nebula, where the companion video is hosted! All for less than $15 PER YEAR! Not per month, PER YEAR!
—
Listen. Not every fantasy book you read is going to be Tolkien or Sanderson. Some of them have things like parents who are still alive and magic that doesn’t crackle with actinic light. Some of them might not have magic at all. And stranger than all of these, some may have very real, very visceral things like sex in them.
Imajica is one such book.
In fact, it’s a weird fantasy book in a lot of ways. But the weirdest of them all is how deeply and how directly it cuts into the heart of what it means to have a healthy relationship with your own creativity. Sex is just one form of magic is uses to explore that.
So although we may not be talking explicitly about all the explicit stuff in this video, I still recommend you buckle up. Imajica is not like other fantasy stories. Not even a little.
▬▬▬▬ Credit/Attributions ▬▬▬▬
For a complete list of all sources used in all videos, please visit our Comprehensive Content Sources document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HFR3ck0NhdUchKM0atkKsZT4yl9xiY3-7FVELBhY89U/edit#bookmark=id.93f7oypostp6
Additional Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com
▬▬▬▬ What is Tale Foundry? ▬▬▬▬
If fiction were a material, we would be its manufacturing plant. We make:
➤ Tale Foundry Episodes — Where we take apart stories to see what makes them tick, then recycle what we find to create our own. http://bit.ly/TaleFoundry
➤ Tale Bits — Where we pluck interesting ideas from stories and try to draw inspiration from them. http://bit.ly/TaleTips
➤ Writing Group — Where we run a weekly writing group stream on Twitch where we read stories from all of you, the community! We post the highlights here on the main channel once a month. http://bit.ly/TFWGHighlights
➤ TF Discord — Come join our community! http://thetalefoundry.com/discord
▬▬▬▬ Support Us▬▬▬▬
https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
▬▬▬▬ Tale Foundry Team ▬▬▬▬
• Talebot — the talent
• The Taleoids — the talent's helpers
• Benjamin Cook — writer/channel founder
• Abbie Norton — artist (https://abbienortonart.com)
• Alexander Cuenin — Animator & Editor (http://www.alextheanimator.com/)
• Bazz Bartlett — audio editor
https://wn.com/The_Weirdest_Epic_Fantasy_Ever_Written
CURIOSITY STREAM ➤ http://curiositystream.com/talefoundry
Go see our COMPANION VIDEO for this one! There’s some… really weird stuff we had to leave out of this one, trust me it’s worth it. Sign up for a year of Curiosity Stream with the code TALEFOUNDRY to get a free year of access to our new creator-run streaming platform, Nebula, where the companion video is hosted! All for less than $15 PER YEAR! Not per month, PER YEAR!
—
Listen. Not every fantasy book you read is going to be Tolkien or Sanderson. Some of them have things like parents who are still alive and magic that doesn’t crackle with actinic light. Some of them might not have magic at all. And stranger than all of these, some may have very real, very visceral things like sex in them.
Imajica is one such book.
In fact, it’s a weird fantasy book in a lot of ways. But the weirdest of them all is how deeply and how directly it cuts into the heart of what it means to have a healthy relationship with your own creativity. Sex is just one form of magic is uses to explore that.
So although we may not be talking explicitly about all the explicit stuff in this video, I still recommend you buckle up. Imajica is not like other fantasy stories. Not even a little.
▬▬▬▬ Credit/Attributions ▬▬▬▬
For a complete list of all sources used in all videos, please visit our Comprehensive Content Sources document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HFR3ck0NhdUchKM0atkKsZT4yl9xiY3-7FVELBhY89U/edit#bookmark=id.93f7oypostp6
Additional Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com
▬▬▬▬ What is Tale Foundry? ▬▬▬▬
If fiction were a material, we would be its manufacturing plant. We make:
➤ Tale Foundry Episodes — Where we take apart stories to see what makes them tick, then recycle what we find to create our own. http://bit.ly/TaleFoundry
➤ Tale Bits — Where we pluck interesting ideas from stories and try to draw inspiration from them. http://bit.ly/TaleTips
➤ Writing Group — Where we run a weekly writing group stream on Twitch where we read stories from all of you, the community! We post the highlights here on the main channel once a month. http://bit.ly/TFWGHighlights
➤ TF Discord — Come join our community! http://thetalefoundry.com/discord
▬▬▬▬ Support Us▬▬▬▬
https://www.patreon.com/TaleFoundry
▬▬▬▬ Tale Foundry Team ▬▬▬▬
• Talebot — the talent
• The Taleoids — the talent's helpers
• Benjamin Cook — writer/channel founder
• Abbie Norton — artist (https://abbienortonart.com)
• Alexander Cuenin — Animator & Editor (http://www.alextheanimator.com/)
• Bazz Bartlett — audio editor
- published: 31 Jan 2022
- views: 643627
38:27
Snow White | World famous bedtime stories from mom
Welcome to Fairy tales and bedtime stories, a magical place where stories come to life! Our channel is dedicated to bringing you enchanting English fairy tales ...
Welcome to Fairy tales and bedtime stories, a magical place where stories come to life! Our channel is dedicated to bringing you enchanting English fairy tales and bedtime stories, perfect for dreamers of all ages. Each story is carefully crafted to not only spark your imagination but also to aid in English language learning.
Whether you're looking for a delightful tale to share with your children at bedtime or seeking an enjoyable way to improve your English skills, you've come to the right place. Our stories are designed to be engaging and educational, making them ideal for language learners and story lovers alike.
Join us as we dive into a world of adventure, fantasy, and learning. Subscribe now and be part of our storytelling community. Let's explore the power of language and imagination together
#Fairytales #bedtimestories #Snow_White#Disney
https://wn.com/Snow_White_|_World_Famous_Bedtime_Stories_From_Mom
Welcome to Fairy tales and bedtime stories, a magical place where stories come to life! Our channel is dedicated to bringing you enchanting English fairy tales and bedtime stories, perfect for dreamers of all ages. Each story is carefully crafted to not only spark your imagination but also to aid in English language learning.
Whether you're looking for a delightful tale to share with your children at bedtime or seeking an enjoyable way to improve your English skills, you've come to the right place. Our stories are designed to be engaging and educational, making them ideal for language learners and story lovers alike.
Join us as we dive into a world of adventure, fantasy, and learning. Subscribe now and be part of our storytelling community. Let's explore the power of language and imagination together
#Fairytales #bedtimestories #Snow_White#Disney
- published: 19 Feb 2024
- views: 273
30:10
🌎 fantasy worldbuilding 101 - pt. 2: geography, ecology, and history
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding ser...
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: the absolute basics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0rspL23tqw
PART TWO: you are here!
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome back to pt. 2 of my fantasy worldbuilding series! this one is a doozy, so strap in.
today, i wanted to dive into the basics of building a fantasy world's geography, ecology, and history. to me, these are the very first building blocks of any fantasy world—but of course, your starting point may look totally different!
my usual disclaimer applies. prescriptivist writing advice is for the birds, and my only aim here is to share a bit of my process and some of my thoughts in the hope that this advice resonates or helps you find your footing with your own fantasy and science fiction writing projects!
thank you for watching :)
✨ timestamps
0:00 - opening
0:06 - intro (+ some channel changes)
1:31 - today’s topics
1:48 - GEOGRAPHY
3:52 - geography step #1 (draw a map)
4:54 - tip: reference real maps
5:31 - tip: standardize place names
6:20 - geography step #2 (make landmarks)
7:16 - geography step #3 (build cities and borders)
7:23 - tip: consider how people live in the world, especially travel logistics
8:58 - geography step #4 (vary biomes)
10:05 - tip: consider physical limitations of geography
10:26 - ECOLOGY
12:36 - ecology step #1 (map it out)
13:34 - ecology step #2 (imagine the world before humans)
14:01 - ecology step #3 (natural obstacles)
14:09 - tip (climate)
15:13 - tip: can humans and nature have a positive relationship?
16:00 - tip: what resources are scarce?
16:29 - ecology step #4 (seasons)
17:38 - ecology step #5 (flora & fauna)
20:38 - ecology step #6 (magical creature ecology)
21:13 - HISTORY
22:53 - history step #1 (draw from real human history)
25:30 - history step #2 (make a timeline)
26:23 - history step #3 (flesh out details)
28:25 - history step #4 (questions to ask yourself about your world)
✨ music
Music by Lofi Breno - Wishful Thinker - https://thmatc.co/?l=53AEFE34
✨ further reading:
Ecology in Worldbuilding - http://dankoboldt.com/world-building-ecology/
Creating a Historical Timeline - https://themudworldblog.com/writing-fantasy-timelines/
Tips for Better Physical Worldbuilding - https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/5-tips-for-better-physical-world-building-in-your-fantasy-novel/
Scientific Laws for Fantasy Maps - https://hobbylark.com/writing/Creating-a-Fantasy-World-Map-Scientific-Laws-to-Remember
✨ more of my writing craft videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RvbPwnJPWQ&list=PLfqnTsw8K2cdTjtNwjLhTPbksHmQOPqzM
✨ links:
travel writings: https://wherethehellami.blog
blog: https://lynndjung.wordpress.com/
twitter: https://twitter.com/sweater_giraffe
kofi: https://ko-fi.com/lynndjung
✨ contact me:
lynndjungbooks@gmail.com
✨ tags:
authortube, booktube, writing, writing tips, writing vlog, how to write fantasy, science fiction, writers, creative writing, short stories, speculative fiction, fantasy writer, fantasy books, writing advice, writing craft, let's write, write with me
https://wn.com/🌎_Fantasy_Worldbuilding_101_Pt._2_Geography,_Ecology,_And_History
If you find this video helpful, please consider supporting me on Patreon!
✨https://www.patreon.com/lynndjung
✨ watch the rest of the fantasy worldbuilding series:
PART ONE: the absolute basics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0rspL23tqw
PART TWO: you are here!
PART THREE: culture, identity, and language - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkedvZyxT3I
PART FOUR: politics, economics, and daily life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTXVEw7K18&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
PART FIVE: magic systems, myths, and faith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grz9pz1IycU&ab_channel=LynnD.Jung
welcome back to pt. 2 of my fantasy worldbuilding series! this one is a doozy, so strap in.
today, i wanted to dive into the basics of building a fantasy world's geography, ecology, and history. to me, these are the very first building blocks of any fantasy world—but of course, your starting point may look totally different!
my usual disclaimer applies. prescriptivist writing advice is for the birds, and my only aim here is to share a bit of my process and some of my thoughts in the hope that this advice resonates or helps you find your footing with your own fantasy and science fiction writing projects!
thank you for watching :)
✨ timestamps
0:00 - opening
0:06 - intro (+ some channel changes)
1:31 - today’s topics
1:48 - GEOGRAPHY
3:52 - geography step #1 (draw a map)
4:54 - tip: reference real maps
5:31 - tip: standardize place names
6:20 - geography step #2 (make landmarks)
7:16 - geography step #3 (build cities and borders)
7:23 - tip: consider how people live in the world, especially travel logistics
8:58 - geography step #4 (vary biomes)
10:05 - tip: consider physical limitations of geography
10:26 - ECOLOGY
12:36 - ecology step #1 (map it out)
13:34 - ecology step #2 (imagine the world before humans)
14:01 - ecology step #3 (natural obstacles)
14:09 - tip (climate)
15:13 - tip: can humans and nature have a positive relationship?
16:00 - tip: what resources are scarce?
16:29 - ecology step #4 (seasons)
17:38 - ecology step #5 (flora & fauna)
20:38 - ecology step #6 (magical creature ecology)
21:13 - HISTORY
22:53 - history step #1 (draw from real human history)
25:30 - history step #2 (make a timeline)
26:23 - history step #3 (flesh out details)
28:25 - history step #4 (questions to ask yourself about your world)
✨ music
Music by Lofi Breno - Wishful Thinker - https://thmatc.co/?l=53AEFE34
✨ further reading:
Ecology in Worldbuilding - http://dankoboldt.com/world-building-ecology/
Creating a Historical Timeline - https://themudworldblog.com/writing-fantasy-timelines/
Tips for Better Physical Worldbuilding - https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/5-tips-for-better-physical-world-building-in-your-fantasy-novel/
Scientific Laws for Fantasy Maps - https://hobbylark.com/writing/Creating-a-Fantasy-World-Map-Scientific-Laws-to-Remember
✨ more of my writing craft videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RvbPwnJPWQ&list=PLfqnTsw8K2cdTjtNwjLhTPbksHmQOPqzM
✨ links:
travel writings: https://wherethehellami.blog
blog: https://lynndjung.wordpress.com/
twitter: https://twitter.com/sweater_giraffe
kofi: https://ko-fi.com/lynndjung
✨ contact me:
lynndjungbooks@gmail.com
✨ tags:
authortube, booktube, writing, writing tips, writing vlog, how to write fantasy, science fiction, writers, creative writing, short stories, speculative fiction, fantasy writer, fantasy books, writing advice, writing craft, let's write, write with me
- published: 12 Mar 2023
- views: 15037