By now, no non-traditional suggestions I make should surprise you. But on the off chance this one has, you really should hear me out when I tell you that writers should play Dungeons and Dragons, especially if writing fiction. There is a ton of overlap between how a D&D world is structured and world-building a story. IFYKY (if you know, you know), and if you don’t, that’s why you’re here! We’re going to explore the overlaps and suggest ways in which you can justif—I mean, utilize playing D&D with your friends to help you overcome writer’s block or work through a tricky character transition you’re not sure will hit.
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Let’s talk trash: dealing with garbage in fiction
Whenever you’re diving into world creation, it’s important to keep in mind what kind of trash you’re also likely diving into. While you can easily see today’s trash, particularly what’s in your own area, it can be hard to imagine new landscapes of garbage. So that’s what we’re going to overview today: How to forecast your trash, where to find information about the trash of the past, and why it’s so important to get it right.
Right Your Writing 