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Highlander’s World Building Tactics

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

Highlander’s World Building Tactics

Simple, strong and effective world building has helped Highlander become a cult classic. How can you replicate it’s success?

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The World Builders Article Hunt #1

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

This is the hunt for great articles on World Building. Inside you’ll find 5 articles on topics ranging from social networks in pre-internet worlds through to The League Of Steam Video’s.

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7 Ways To Approach World Building

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

How do you build your world? Is there a set formula you stick to or do you prefer to start with whatever interests you at the time of writing? Great debates form around world building and how to do it. Different writers and designers build their own worlds in different ways. The below are approaches […]

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3 Fun Ways to Become an Historian

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

History isn’t boring – at least not when you use these 3 ways to become a Historian.

Filed Under: 7 Skills, Featured, History

The Truth About World Building Disease

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

The Truth About World Building Disease

A disease contracted by many writers who choose to write more about their world than the actual story.

Filed Under: Tutorials

Nurture the Number 1 Tool No Builder can Afford to Lose

by Nathan 'Vancano' Smith

Nurture the Number 1 Tool No Builder can Afford to Lose

Imagination & Creativity Ok so that is kind of two, but they are part of the same thing. Will you let me off? World Building is one of those very creative pursuits. After all, the creation of our world and universe is known as ‘The Creation Story’ – quite a creative name if you ask […]

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About Vancano Smith

Vancano is the founder of The Worldbuilding School. It's his goal to make worldbuilding easier for the many people who build their own imaginary world - whether it's for fun or profit. As part of this goal he uses his skills in Cartography to draw maps. Read More…

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