Best Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds Podcasts (2025)

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What If Scenarios in Worldbuilding | How to Make the Right Changes 32:32

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Send us a text In this episode, Marie and George dive deep into the art of creating compelling alternate history narratives. They discuss how to identify crucial divergence points and explore the evolution of culture and language within fictional worlds. Get ready for practical storytelling tips to make your historical what-ifs truly immersive. Sig…

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How to Build a Thriving Fantasy City Economy 34:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discuss everything you need to create an EPIC economy for your fantasy city that a real economic historian will be proud of (yes, even if does include magic :D ) Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon …

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5 Ways Mythic Beasts Influence Sword and Sandal Worldbuilding! 30:35

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Send us a text Let's talk about the trap of gritty realism and how to create awesome fantasy worlds that truly feels mythic is the best sword and sandal tradition. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel…

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Worldbuilding inspired by Chinese Fantasy & Politics! 51:38

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Send us a text Let's explore using the rich history and culture of China as a basis for fantasy worldbuilding! We'll talk history, culture, mythology, economics and, of course, the politics of the Mandate of Heaven. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/boo…

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7 Tiny Worldbuilding Tricks That Make Stories Awesome 32:27

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Send us a text Sometimes with world building, we can get caught up in the big things. The king, the gods, the prophecy, the DRAMA. But there details that really help world building land with readers or player in a DnD Game. Let's check out 7 tiny details you can add to your world right now and how they can help your world building! Worldbuilding Bl…

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Hero or Anti-Hero? Why not both! 27:46

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Send us a text The paladin and the anti-hero are both male trope staples, but falling into a cliche trap can be way too easy. Let's talk about their pitfalls, strengths and an example of each that has been done VERY well. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i…

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5 Lore Driven Steps to Design a Believable Fantasy City 21:20

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Send us a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discuss fantasy city layouts, the impact of the environment, fantasy species, infrastructure and lore! KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My we…

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How to Write Compelling Male Mentor Characters! 17:47

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Send us a text The Male Mentor who pegs in the first half of the story has a whole page to itself on TV Tropes with more examples than you can shake a stick at. Can you still use the trope in your story? Or has it become too tired? How do you keep it fresh? Let's take a look at the mentor trope, when to use it and how you can subvert it. Worldbuild…

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How Tiered Magic Shapes Your Fantasy Civilization! 28:15

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Send us a text Let's talk about tiered magic systems and the impact they have on the societies in which they arise! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my…

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The REAL Reason Fantasy Games and Books Use Feudalism 23:07

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Send us a text Why do we see feudalism so often in fantasy? What actually is feudalism? Would we really revert to feudalism in space? Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support t…

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Spy, Matriarch, Witch... How to Avoid the Cliches of Using Female Tropes! 29:30

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Send us a text Female characters can be hard to get right. Let's talk about 3 staples of the fantasy genre: The Spy, the Matriarch and the Witch or Mystic - Their pitfalls, strengths and an example of each that has been done VERY well. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blue…

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5 SIMPLE Tricks to INSTANTLY Improve Your City's BACKSTORY 36:28

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Send us a text Welcome to season 2 of Worldbuilding Blueprints where we'll be discussing worldbuilding towns and cities! In this episode, we'll cover how to create your city's core layout and history! KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Newsletter: https://www.mariemulla…

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Badass or Cliché? Writing Female Warriors and Manipulators That Work 17:42

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By Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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5 Political Strategies to Survive a Mad King's Reign! 24:43

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Send us a text Let's talk about mad monarchs and how to survive in their courts with these 5 strategies! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: htt…

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5 Mistakes writers make when ending an immortal storyline 23:14

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Send us a text Let's talk about how to bring an immortal storyline to a close and 5 pitfalls that even great storytellers sometimes fall prey to! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newslett…

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5 Mistake to Avoid in Creating Fantasy Species! 24:47

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Send us a text Today we close out the species creation series with 5 mistakes I hate to see when people create fantasy species! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Cha…

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5 Ways to Create Transformed Creatures in Fantasy! 24:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about transformation of people into creatures, monsters, higher beings, and undead. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel…

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3 Ways to Uplift Animals in Fantasy Worldbuilding 22:02

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into using upliftment to create fantasy species. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariem…

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3 Ways to Pick Great Locations for Your Fantasy Cities! 30:55

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Send us a text Welcome to season 2 of Worldbuilding Blueprints where we'll be discussing worldbuilding towns and cities! In this first episode, we'll cover city locations, why they matter and how they affect the lifetime of your city. KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct …

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How to worldbuild created life in 3 easy steps! 22:10

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into created life! We'll cover everything from golems to Hal 9000 and discuss how you can create your own artificial life! Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemu…

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Superman 2025: The Power of a Steadfast Hero! 12:06

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Send us a text Superman 2025 was a masterclass in having a great villain opposed by a true hero and the FANTASTIC story you can tell with a steadfast character arc. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariem…

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How to actually tame a dragon! 26:12

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore domestication for plants and animals and fantasy beasties! From the Fs for animals and the Ps for plants, we'll discuss what trait fauna and flora needs and how to adapt it to your world. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint…

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4 Ways to Build Richer Economies in Fantasy Worlds 40:07

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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation global trad networks and resilience in fantasy world building! KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Economics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqKDOOvbVI-o1DESDUyaZNoOWtR09sBaG My website: World Build…

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Can We REALLY Achieve Harmony with Other Species? 52:33

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore four models for multi-species diplomacy in fantasy worldbuilding. Then we'll see those models in action by doing a deep dive into the world of Malazan: Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-bluepri…

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What cultural evolution means for YOUR Worldbuilding! 23:52

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how cultures evolve alongside biological evolution and how you can use studies from our world to make your fantasy world building richer. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! ht…

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What Mythic Logic REALLY Means for YOUR Fantasy World 34:53

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in the new series on creating non-earth creatures, plants, and other beasties! In this episode we discuss why you should include fantastical species in your world building. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=…

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Evolution in Fantasy Worldbuilding Explained Simply 33:46

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Send us a text How to use evolution to create fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mar…

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Why You Need More Fantasy In Your World! 27:36

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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in the new series on creating non-earth creatures, plants, and other beasties! In this episode we discuss why you should include fantastical species in your world building. Worldbuilding Blueprints Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=…

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Dragons & Capitalism: Build YOUR Fantasy Economy! 39:22

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Send us a text KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about macroeconomic frameworks and microeconomic institutions Economics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?li…

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Weird Facts About Cold Deserts You Never Knew! 26:47

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Send us a text Lets talk about worldbuilding cold deserts for fantasy worlds! I wrote a worldbuilding book! Check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www…

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How to Write Political Intrigue in Fantasy! 30:25

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Send us a text Let's discuss how to write political intrigue in fantasy books by looking at examples like the A Song of Ice and Fire and Shadows of the Apt. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH…

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Indus vs Nile vs Yellow River vs Amazon River Basin Explained! 36:03

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Send us a text Lets talk about river basins and the civilizations they create and how you can use them in your fantasy world! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Engage …

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Myth Creation Explained Simply! 33:45

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Send us a text Lets talk about Jungian Archetypes, the 6 layers of mythic storytelling and how to make myths that resonate with the cultures you create! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0Ekw…

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Why do cities in certain locations thrive? 19:43

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Send us a text Let's talk fantasy maps and where it makes sense for you to put your cities! My thanks to @iammrbeat for a very good video on why USA cities started. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channe…

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5 Ways to Create Fantasy Religions using Real World Mythos 33:08

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Send us a text Learn how to create fantasy religions using real world mythos with these 5 techniques. Perfect for writers inspired by authors like Katherine Kerr, Tad Williams, George RR Martin, and Tolkien. Start world building now! Featured art by @poppiiseedss And you can find her on TikTok :) (https://www.tiktok.com/@poppiiseedss ) Signup for t…

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I wrote 500K words. Here's what I learned about storytelling. 25:21

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Send us a text I wrote and published half a million words! In this video, I take you for a walk in the Finnish forest and share the lessons I wish I'd known when I started writing. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.yo…

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5 Secrets to Make a Fantasy Town Unique! 21:08

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Send us a text It's all to easy for a fantasy town to simply feel like any other fantasy town. Don't fall into that trap. Join me on a walk in the Finnish forest and let's talk about how to add some flourishes to your towns to make them distinct! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: h…

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From Tectonics to Tolkien: Write Better Mountains 31:28

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Send us a text Mountains are an amazing story device. They create towering world building blocks, they can be magic, they can even be alive. Let's check out how they're formed and how you can use them! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Ch…

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How Does Money Work in Fantasy Worlds? 25:51

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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about defining the three big Ms: Money, Marketplaces and Manufacturing Epic Blog Post: https://www.mariemullany.com/post/creating-denominations-in-a-currency Economics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqKDOOvbVI-o1DE…

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Write Lore Without Boring Your Reader! 37:16

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Send us a text And finally we come to where the metal hits the road. How do you actually write lore in a way that is engaging for the reader? Here are 6 strategies to use! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com…

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How to make lore matter in your fantasy story! 18:58

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Send us a text We've discussed why ancient lore matters and how to build it, now let's talk about how to use in a way that impacts your story. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQ…

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Ancient Lore Creation: World build like J.R.R. Tolkien 25:44

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Send us a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Tolkien's method of world building and how to use a mythological framework to build your ancien…

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Ancient Lore Creation: World build like George R.R. Martin 35:47

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Send us a text There are 2 very different ways to world build for fantasy (well, really, there's a lot, but there's 2 umbrellas anyway). On the one had, you have Tolkien and the fantastical. On the other, you have Martin and the historical. Let's explore Martin's method of world building and how to use real world history to create ancient lore for …

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Worldbuilding Economics: Create the Core of Your Fantasy Economy 22:38

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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about defining the economic core: steering mechanisms, wealth, and disposal rights! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube…

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4 Steps to Write EPIC Ancient Lore in Fantasy! 22:20

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Send us a text How do you actually build ancient lore? Do you start from the past and build into the future? Or start from the future and build into the past? Let's talk about fantasy worldbuilding! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jit…

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Why you need to build ANCIENT LORE for your Fantasy World! 17:29

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Send us a text Lets talk about ancient lore and why you need it. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Eng…

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One Trick To Create Compelling Characters 21:53

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Send us a text Lets talk about how to create characters that are compelling, characters that speak to readers, characters that drive the story and the theme. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.…

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Crafting AMAZING Character Driven Subplots Easily 23:45

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Send us a text Lets talk about subplots! Why do they matter and how do you create a subplot that makes your story POP! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https://www…

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The Hero’s Journey & 6 other ways to weave a fantasy plot! 19:17

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Send us a text Lets talk about basic plot ideas, starting with the familiar hero's journey and moving on from there to Ursula K. Le Guinn's Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.…

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Create Awesome Religions in Fantasy Worldbuilding! 44:17

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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation and writing of religions in fantasy worldbuilding! This video will take you through everything from religious ceremony and rituals to church hierarchy and conflict with external groups. My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mu…

Marie M. Mullany From Just In Time Worlds Podcasts