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Just In Time Worldbuilding
Welcome to Just in Time Worldbuilding! 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.
Episodes
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to Write Political Intrigue in Fantasy!
Send a text Let's discuss how to write political intrigue in fantasy books by looking at examples like the A Song of Ice and Fire and Shadows of the Apt…
Just In Time WorldbuildingIndus vs Nile vs Yellow River vs Amazon River Basin Explained!
Send a text Lets talk about river basins and the civilizations they create and how you can use them in your fantasy world! Signup for the newsletter!…
Just In Time WorldbuildingMyth Creation Explained Simply!
Send a text Lets talk about Jungian Archetypes, the 6 layers of mythic storytelling and how to make myths that resonate with the cultures you create! Signup…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWhy do cities in certain locations thrive?
Send a text Let's talk fantasy maps and where it makes sense for you to put your cities!My thanks to @iammrbeat for a very good video on why USA cities…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Ways to Create Fantasy Religions using Real World Mythos
Send a text Learn how to create fantasy religions using real world mythos with these 5 techniques. Perfect for writers inspired by authors like Katherine Kerr…
Just In Time WorldbuildingI wrote 500K words. Here's what I learned about storytelling.
Send a text I wrote and published half a million words! In this video, I take you for a walk in the Finnish forest and share the lessons I wish I'd known when…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Secrets to Make a Fantasy Town Unique!
Send a text It's all to easy for a fantasy town to simply feel like any other fantasy town. Don't fall into that trap. Join me on a walk in the Finnish forest…
Just In Time WorldbuildingFrom Tectonics to Tolkien: Write Better Mountains
Send a text Mountains are an amazing story device. They create towering world building blocks, they can be magic, they can even be alive. Let's check out how…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWrite Lore Without Boring Your Reader!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to make lore matter in your fantasy story!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingAncient Lore Creation: World build like J.R.R. Tolkien
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingAncient Lore Creation: World build like George R.R. Martin
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding4 Steps to Write EPIC Ancient Lore in Fantasy!
Send 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?…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWhy you need to build ANCIENT LORE for your Fantasy World!
Send a text Lets talk about ancient lore and why you need it. Signup for the newsletter! https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletterSupport the Channel:Affiliate…
Just In Time WorldbuildingOne Trick To Create Compelling Characters
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingCrafting AMAZING Character Driven Subplots Easily
Send 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!…
Just In Time WorldbuildingThe Hero’s Journey & 6 other ways to weave a fantasy plot!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingEmpires Collapse, But Can You Build a LASTING Successor State?
Send a text Discover how the collapse of mighty empires like Rome and Han China birthed fascinating hybrid cultures that would shape history forever. This…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWhy Declining Empires are the MOST Captivating!
Send a text Discover how empires crumble not with a bang but through a fascinating cascade of interconnected failures. This episode delves deep into the…
Just In Time WorldbuildingGolden Ages are the SECRET to Building Fantasy Empires!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingThe Secret to Social Cohesion in Fantasy Worldbuilding!
Send a text What is social cohesion and why does it matter in cultural world building?The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for the…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to Create a Believable Fantasy Empire (Worldbuilding Tips)
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingThe Rise and Fall of Empires in Fantasy Worldbuilding
Send a text Let's explore the life cycle of empires and how that affects a fantasy world writer! The Empire form: https://forms.gle/VXnyyD84juv7Przo8Signup for…
Just In Time WorldbuildingThis world building model COMPLETELY changed my PLOT
Send a text I applied my 7 cultures model to my world building... and discovered a whole new plot! Signup for the newsletter!…
Just In Time WorldbuildingRevolutionize Your Novel Outlining with STORY CIRCLES
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWorld building Fantasy Calendars Made Easy!
Send a text Let's explore the creation of custom calendars for your fantasy world! Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow Lost Rituals Shape Cultures (and Your Fantasy Worlds!)
Send a text Why do you feel lonely and do characters in your world also feel lonely?Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWhy Your Elite Warriors Are Doomed: The Power Shift Explained!
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Strategies to Give Your Worldbuilding Instant Depth!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingElevate Your Worldbuilding: Create DEEP LORE through Language!
Send a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of fantasy terms, languages and expressions.Support the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite…
Just In Time WorldbuildingMastering Deep Lore: Transform Your Fantasy World’s History
Send a text Let's explore building deep lore through the creation of inflection points, moments where everything about a fantasy culture changes! Support the…
Just In Time WorldbuildingMastering Worldbuilding: When to Go Deep with Your Lore
Send 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!…
Just In Time Worldbuilding4 Essential Elements to Consider When Creating Your Fantasy Sky
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 steps to create an epic manipulative villain!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingFantasy Worldbuilding: How to contain the RESTLESS DEAD
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding9 Must-Know Geography Facts for Fantasy Maps
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingFrom Hero to Villain: Craft a Compelling Character Arc
Send a text How to write a great hero to villain falling arcSupport the Channel:Affiliate link for Sudowrite: https://tinyurl.com/sudowrite-jitwBuy my books…
Just In Time WorldbuildingCreate Scenes that Hook Readers - Anatomy of a Must Read
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Benefits of Good vs Evil: Why Binary Narratives Create Great Stories
Send 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?…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to Write an Immortal Character without Screwing Up
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to create a custom measurement system in fantasy writing!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingWhy YOU should use IMMORTALS in a fantasy world!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to use manipulative characters for great storytelling!
Send 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?…
Just In Time WorldbuildingAsimov vs Avatar: The power of sentient worlds and how to build them
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingFantasy Worldbuilding: Create the cultures your story needs!
Send 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…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Pitfalls of Writing Political Fantasy and how to fix them
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to create political fantasy using history and myths!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingHow to use gambling and boardgames in fantasy writing and worldbuilding
Send a text Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinMy books: https://www.mariemullany.com/booksEngage my world building…
Just In Time Worldbuilding5 Ways to spice up your magic system using the natural world!
Send 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…
Just In Time WorldbuildingElevate Your Story by including the Performing Arts in Fantasy Worldbuilding!
Send 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…