World building (short plan)

This Story Plan is designed to help fantasy and sci-fi writers outline their invented world. It prompts the writer for information to create a vibrant and authentic world.

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Geography

Describe the geographical setting and natural environment.

History

What happened in the past, and what impact does this have on the present?

Culture

What is society’s focus, what does normal society look like for a character in your world?

Communication

What are the languages, and the primary means of communication?

Morality

What are society’s moral values?

Psychology

What psychological effects does this world have on your characters?

Needs

What is the biggest need of the society in your world, and what are they doing about this need?

What would it take to change this world?

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