ChaoticanWriter now streams live on Twitch.TV! January 23, 2021 Good morrow, gentile travelers! I see that glint in your eye. Your journey has brought you from places far and wide. … Come! Sit… Continue Reading
Worldbuilding: A Glimpse into Medieval Town Life December 26, 2020 Capturing the look and feel of a place in writing can be challenging. Fortunately, different kinds of genre fiction have some standard inspiration to… Continue Reading
Worldbuilding: Idioms in Fantasy and Science Fiction September 13, 2020 Language. It’s what makes writing and storytelling possible. It can be clear and coincise, vivid and evocative, or abstract with deep metaphors. Chances are… Continue Reading
Writing Tip #2: Notebooks, and Why You Should Carry One! August 9, 2020 There’s something about a blank page that has magic to it! Regardless of how you interpret your process for writing, world-building, or story-building, all… Continue Reading
The Blade Itself: A wonderful and gritty tale! (Audiobook Review) July 26, 2020 “The blade itself incites to deeds of violence.” – Homer If you’re like me, you have a bookshelf with titles you’ve read, some you’ve… Continue Reading
Worldbuilding: 36 Types of Government (Part 2) July 5, 2020 Fantasy and science fiction is filled with civilizations of various traditions and styles of rule. Whether small or large, understanding these societies is key… Continue Reading
Worldbuilding: 36 Types of Government (Part 1) June 21, 2020 Building a world of wonder and intrigue requires some understanding of government and politics. Throughout history, the world evolved from tribes, to kingdoms, to… Continue Reading
Review of Fate Core RPG: Fiction over Physics March 1, 2020 Looking for a table-top system that emphasizes narrative, cinematics, and gives more agency to players? Fate Core is one such system! Today, I dig into how this system works and discuss what makes it a great platform worth playing with your friends. Continue Reading
Rory’s Story Cubes: A Tool for Writers, World-builders, and Creatives! February 8, 2020 Rory’s Story Cubes are fantastic tool for story prompts, world-building, and social activities. These six-sided dice have a personality of their own. Several options…. Continue Reading
King George III’s Collection of Military Maps – Over 3000 Maps! January 31, 2020 Worldbuilders, table-top gamers, and map-makers rejoice! This collection of over 3000 military maps depicts key strategic locations and scenes of historic battles waged between the… Continue Reading
