Storyworld First: Creating a Unique Fantasy World for Your Novel

The question I hear most about building a fantasy storyworld is: "Where do I start?"Oz, Wonderland, Narnia, the 100 Acre Wood, Neverland, Hogwarts, the United Federation of Planets, Westeros, Middle Earth, Alagaesia, Terabithia, Gotham City, Jurassic Park, Fablehaven, and a galaxy far, far away. These fictional places have become real in the minds and hearts or readers. These storyworlds that someone invented-someone who was once like you, learning to tell stories, learning to write, and dreaming about publishing a novel.
Whether you're starting from scratch or are looking to add depth to a finished story, Storyworld First will get you thinking. Includes tips for worldbuilding:Astronomy * Magic * GovernmentMap making * History * ReligionTechnology * Languages * CultureAnd how it all works together.