"Because this here is my mount!" The chubby man quickly said.
The strange, humanoid beast whizzed by her, tackling the man to the ground and licked his face.
"As you see, I am a traveling merchant," he said, laughing as he pushed the creature off from him. "Say... you look quite the strong gal. Do you think you think you can help me get across the desert? I'm trying to get to the Central Hub! I'll offer you a reward for your troubles, so what do you say?"
The android pondered for a moment and...
Astrallite
- Sep 19, 2021
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Well, I usually lay my foundations first when it comes to world-building; you can't build a house without sturdy support. I'd write out a list of elements that I want in the world for my main characters to experience and relate. If I were to remove the focus of my characters in this world, would it still be able to tell a story? I think that's one of the hallmarks for good world building.
Keep that in mind that all world-building systems aren't flawless. I've seen many authors who made this mistake as they tried to make their world perfect. I think it's better to have a bit of cracks and nicks in your world to make it feel more realistic.
Some examples: Political conflict and instability, corruption or conflicting cultures.
My novel only have 1 chapter, but I need some criticism and thoughts on my writing.
Novel: Heaven's Abandoned
Genre: Eastern Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Action, Dark Arts, Adventure
Synopsis: After the death of his parents, Ren Yu struggles to care for his sister, Ren Mei, who has The Devil's Plague; an unknown disease that slowly turns one into a horrific monstrosity, driven solely by instinct and blood. Driven to mad desperation, Ren Yu goes onto an arduous journey with his sister in hopes of finding a cure for her.
Link: https://www.webnovel.com/book/15947650205489205/Heaven's-Abandoned