Category: Anthropology

daily life

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.

economy

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.

government

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.

history

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.

arts and crafts

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.

religion

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.

language

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.