In this video, you'll learn about world building for your novel, including the six steps to an immersive world, two different types of realities you can create, and some helpful examples.

This video discusses:

[01:00] What is World Building?
[01:53] Real-World vs. Second-World Fantasy
[03:01] Your Six Step Guide to World Building
[03:09] Step 1: Plan (But Don’t Over-Plan)
[03:43] Step 2: Describe Your World
[04:49] Step 3: Populate Your World
[05:27] Step 4: Establish the History of Your World
[06:15] Step 5: Determine the Culture of Your World
[06:56] Step 6: Power Your World
[07:52] Wrap Up

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Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide to Immersive Worldbuilding:
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