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    Isekai and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #22
    Isekai and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #22
    Isekai and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #22
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    Isekai and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #22

    By Steven Savage

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    Isekai is a popular genre - with a legacy going back long before the popular term.  However, when characters switch worlds, unique worldbuilding challenges confront the author.  How can we explore the rich challenges of world-changing protagonists without falling into tropes or missing great opportunities?

    This book is a helpful series of 50 questions, as well as follow-up exercises and more, to help you think about Isekai-style tales in your world.  From unexpected side effects to possibly destroying society by innocently changing the arts, you'll find plenty to make you think.

    Waking up in a new world may challenge your protagonist, but it also challenges you as a creator . . .

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSteven Savage
    Release dateFeb 27, 2024
    ISBN9798223364450
    Isekai and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #22
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    Steven Savage

    Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.

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      Isekai and Worldbuilding - Steven Savage

      Isekai and Worldbuilding:

      50 Questions For Creatives

      (The Way With Worlds Series)

      (First Edition)

      By Steven Savage

      Copyright © 2024 by Steven Savage

      All Rights Reserved. The materials in this book are provided for the personal use of the purchaser of the book. No redesign, editing, reproductions, or creations of a derivative work from these materials is permitted without the permission of Steven Savage. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission – except for the inclusion of quotations in a review or personal use.

      The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly-certified professional.

      While it is the sincere intent of this publication to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter, the authors and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.

      This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information, some of which are provided inside this book.

      This book is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

      AUTHOR: Steven Savage

      www.StevenSavage.com

      www.InformoTron.com

      EDITOR: Bonnie Walling

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Keep Up With The Author

      Introduction

      How To Use This Book

      The Questions

      The Method

      Traits and Abilities

      The Travelers

      The Motivations

      The People

      Cultural Impacts

      Historical Impact

      Education

      Science

      The Arts

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      About The Author

      Other Books by Steven Savage

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      The Way With Worlds Series www.WayWithWorlds.com

      Way With Worlds Book 1: Crafting Great Fictional Settings

      Way With Worlds Book 2: Details And Discussion

      Way With Worlds Minibook Series

      The Creativity Series

      The Power Of Creative Paths

      The Art Of The Brainstorm Book

      Agile Creativity

      Think Agile, Write Better

      The Focused Fandom Series

      Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers

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      Convention Career Connection

      The Career Series

      Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career Through Your Hobbies

      Epic Resume Go!

      Resume Plus

      Quest For Employment

      Skill Portability

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      You can find out more about what I'm doing at www.StevenSavage.com

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      If you enjoy this series, please check out www.WayWithWorlds.com

      You can find my books and more free resources at www.InformoTron.com

      Introduction

      When I was young – in the 1970’s – I was introduced to Edgar Rice Burrough’s Barsoom series. Written starting in 1912, it at first focused on John Carter, a wandering soldier on Earth who was psychically transported to Mars. Eventually eleven novels, some made of previous short stories, chronicled the adventures of John and other heroes and heroines.

      Of course, John’s adventures were part of a classic form of story where someone is transported to a radically different world or time. This kind of world-hopping appeared in fiction from science-fiction to fantasy, romance to serious gritty drama. It’s something people today would call Isekai.

      Isekai as a term became popular – really kind of omnipresent – as the genre became prominent in Japan. As I write this, it’s still quite common, often centering on a person transported to a fantasy world with game-like mechanics. I say often, because there are many variants and deconstructions.

      As I saw Isekai become so prominent, it made me realize how we now had a pop-culture term that encompassed so much. John Carter’s sword-swinging adventures with his ultimate alien wingman Tars Tarkas were Isekai. So, were comedy romances a friend loved about transported Elves and Vikings.

      Thus, I realized it was time to add Isekai to my worldbuilding books. This was not only a now-common genre, it had been with us all along and had fantastic worldbuilding possibilities.

      Thus, it was added to my series on Worldbuilding. That has its own story . . .

      Many years ago, I published a column series on worldbuilding called Way With Worlds, taking what I'd learned from writing, gaming, and coaching people. Years later, I revived and re-wrote it, including knowledge I'd gained from various projects and experiences. After that re-write, it became a book series because I wanted to preserve it in a more accessible form.

      As I worked on those books, I realized that people need specific coaching on various subjects. I decided to create a book that would be like sitting down with me to get help, asking questions designed to help you find your answers. This way, you get an easy-to-use, in-depth guide on the subject you need as a worldbuilder.

      So, the questions await, and you've got a world to create. Let's go!

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