I recently watched a YouTube video entitled “Twelve Mistakes in World Building.” I myself have made a list of ten mistakes. Do you have anything to add? Leave a comment or let me know on my Facebook page.
Ten Mistakes in World Building
1. Religion – Usually only Christian tradition. Only cultural practices of one religion. Not usually realistic in a culture.
2. Education – Character jumps into a career without any education. Not realistic. Needs schools that train skills for what they’re preparing to do.
3. History – Need to talk about what made things the way they are at the book’s beginning. How did everything come about?