In this eight-part series, I break down each of the eight elements which make up a culture and then apply that to world building. As you read through them, think about your own writing: what are you missing?
- Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 1 (Language)
In using anthropology for world building, language, one of the key elements which separates cultures, can also be used to separate your fiction. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 2 (Religion)
In this second article on how to use anthropology for world building, we’ll focus on the element of religion. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 4 (Arts & Crafts)
In this article on using anthropology for world building, we look at arts & crafts, or the way to get creative within your creative writing. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 5 (History)
History is an important element of anthropology when building worlds, but it’s not always done. It can, however, make a big impact. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 6 (Government)
The government you build into your fantasy or science fiction culture doesn’t have to be complicated. It can mirror your own, or…be something else. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 7 (Economy)
In the penultimate part of this eight-part series on using anthropology for world building, we’ll look at economy from the perspective of fiction. - Using Anthropology for World Building – Part 8 (Daily Life)
In this final post related to using anthropology for world building, we’ll take a look at daily life.
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