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Worldbuilding Blueprints

Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds

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Worldbuilding Blueprints is brought to you by Just In Time Worlds! This podcast aims to guide you through step by step world building. Each season of the podcast will close out with a book that collects the information of the podcast as well as a series of worksheets in one easy to digest and use resource.
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Just In Time Worlds

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Welcome to Just in Time Worlds! I build fantasy worlds by drawing on real world history and knowledge. I share that random historical and sometimes science knowledge with you and I also suggest how you can use that knowledge in a fantasy context. This podcast is hosts audio only versions of my YouTube video channel. New episodes on Tuesday, re-upload of the old catalogue on Saturdays, until the episodes are caught up.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Send us a text Discover how the collapse of mighty empires like Rome and Han China birthed fascinating hybrid cultures that would shape history forever. This captivating episode explores the delicate balance between preserving imperial legacies and forging new identities in successor states. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Sign…
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Send us a text Discover how empires crumble not with a bang but through a fascinating cascade of interconnected failures. This episode delves deep into the anatomy of imperial collapse, drawing compelling parallels between the Roman Empire's gradual unraveling and fictional realms like Tolkien's Númenor. The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84j…
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Send us a text Empires have life cycles and often the most admired period is the Golden Age, but why is this also the best time to use for a fantasy empire? Let's explore the golden age of empires together! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Af…
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Send us a text What is social cohesion and why does it matter in cultural world building? The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 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 …
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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation and writing of divinities in fantasy worldbuilding! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Buy the Worksheets: ht…
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Send us a text Learn how to create a believable fantasy empire with these worldbuilding tips. From the pioneering phase to the conquest phase, we'll show you how to bring your empire to life! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate link fo…
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Send us a text Let's explore the life cycle of empires and how that affects a fantasy world writer! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8 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/b…
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Send us a text I applied my 7 cultures model to my world building... and discovered a whole new plot! 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/chan…
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Send us a text Learn how to revolutionize your novel outlining with story circles, a unique method that takes the best of the hero's journey and focuses on character growth. Say goodbye to writer's block and hello to a structured, compelling story! Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter Support the Channel: Affiliate lin…
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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation and writing of identities for fantasy world building! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…
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Send us a text Let's explore the creation of custom calendars for your fantasy world! 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 Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.…
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Send us a text Why do you feel lonely and do characters in your world also feel lonely? 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 Engage my world building services: https://ko-f…
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Send us a text Technological changes can have a dramatic effect on war, politics and culture. Let's explore how you can build lore for your world using changes in magic and technology. 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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Send us a text Deep lore can be hard to build, but it doesn't have to be. Here are 5 tricks to fake your way to deep fantasy worldbuilding! 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/…
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Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation and writing of cultures for fantasy world building! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…
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Send us a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of fantasy terms, languages and expressions. 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 Engage my world build…
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Send us a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of inflection points, moments where everything about a fantasy culture changes! 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/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9r…
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Send us a text What is deep lore and when should you use it in writing your story? What is shallow lore and when is it good enough? Let's explore building lore! 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/UCxv…
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Send us a text From eclipse to northern lights to super nova, celestial events offer a rich mine for world building magic, prophecy and calendars. Let's take a look. 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…
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Send us a text Rings of Power Season 2 had an amazing arc for Annatar and Celebrimbor. By analyzing that arc, we can learn a lot about writing a great gaslighting villain. Let's take a look! Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Join the Channel: https:…
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Send us a text It's spooky season! Does your world have ghosts? How do people contain the undead in your cultures? Let's explore some real world strategies and fantasy applications. 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.you…
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Send us a text So you're about to draw a map. What geographical features do you REALLY need to know? 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 Engage my world building services:…
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Send us a text How to write a great hero to villain falling arc 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 Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds C…
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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to build arts, sport and games into world building My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…
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Send us a text How long should a chapter be? What should go into it? How do write scene after scene that keeps a reader reading? Let's dive in into story construction! 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/chann…
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Send us a text Binary narratives, stories of good vs evil, can resonate deeply with readers. What are the main advantages of using this kind of narrative device? Let's take a look at 5 advantages of using good vs evil Support the Channel: Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitw Buy my books: https://www.mariemullany.com/boo…
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Send us a text Sometimes, immortals can get out of hand. They can create issues that are hard to deal with a story. Let's talk about ways to deal with those pitfalls. 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/channe…
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Send us a text Should you create a custom measurement system? What benefit does it offer you as a world builder? And how do you go about it? 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…
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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to create governments My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Support the show…
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Send us a text Immortals get a bad rap, but honestly they can be very useful indeed to a fantasy writer. Check out the all the themes they unlock and all the plot potential they offer! 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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Send us a text Manipulative characters can contribute to your plot in amazing ways. But how do you create them and what role can they actually play in your plot? Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintime…
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Send us a text Sentient worlds can be amazing. Let's take a look at how to build and how you can use them in your story! Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds Join the Conversation: https://dis…
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Send us a text Culture builds characters, but who builds cultures and how can the fantasy world build ensure they're building the right cultures to support their characters' arcs. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko…
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Send us a text Political fantasy is a complicated genre. Avoid these 5 common pitfalls in crafting your fantasy plots and learn how to create a compelling and realistic political world in your fantasy story. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world b…
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Send us a text Do you want to create a world that's rife with intrigue? A story that ebbs and flows with the beats of politics? Join me and let's mine the Merovingian history for myth, lore, plot, and characters! Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…
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Send us a text Join Marie in discussing how to create a cultural symbols My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Referenced Videos: Using currencies in plots: https://you…
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Send us a text Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my world building services: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds Join the Conversation: https://discord.gg/RMVagJDuqbBy Marie M. Mullany from Just In Time Worlds
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Send us a text Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…
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Send us a text Nature is a potent force in our world. In a fantasy world, it can be even more. It can fuel your magic, provided familiars, and be used to create amazing items. Let's explore nature magic together. Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join My books: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Engage my wo…
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