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News and media shape culture and education, forge the future, and record the past. Your fictional settings will have news - but what kind? Is your world a place of information and knowledge, or propaganda and lies? Fictional settings require real thought about news!
This book is a helpful series of 50 questions, as well as follow-up exercises and more, to help you think about news and setting. From professions to propaganda, media to magic, these questions help you understand how people in your setting stay informed!
Build your world, and make it newsworthy!
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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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News, Media, and Worldbuilding - Steven Savage
News, Media, and Worldbuilding:
50 Questions For Creatives
(The Way With Worlds Series)
(First Edition)
By Steven Savage
www.WayWithWorlds.com
Copyright © 2019 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.
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AUTHOR: Steven Savage
www.StevenSavage.com
www.InformoTron.com
EDITOR: Bonnie Walling
Table of Contents
News, Media, and Worldbuilding:
Other Books by Steven Savage
Keep Up With The Author
Introduction
How To Use This Book
The Questions
The Role Of News
News Professions
News Organizations
Technology/Magic
Influence and Integrity
Manipulation
Specific Areas
History
About The Author
Other Books by Steven Savage
A Bridge To The Quiet Planet: A Tale Of Dead Gods And Living Stories
Her Eternal Moonlight: Sailor Moon's Female Fans In North America, An Unauthorized Examination (with Bonnie Walling)
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
Agile Creativity
The Art Of The Brainstorm Book
The Focused Fandom Series
Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers
Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers
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
Keep Up With The Author
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Introduction
People need information to function – and often they need it immediately. News is vital to our lives to stay informed, to function in society, and to avoid problems. A weather report, a traffic alert, an in-depth article can change our lives – and preserve them.
In fictional settings, news is important as well. The flow of information is as important as your fantastic politics, imaginative technology, and everyday lives of fictional characters. In fact, like our lives, it’s inseparable.
This book is about exploring how people stay informed in your fictional settings – or become uninformed.
How did this come about? 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 rewrote it, including knowledge I'd gained from various projects and experiences. It became a book series after that rewrite because I wanted to preserve it in a more accessible form.
As I worked on those books, I realized that people may need very 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 own answers. This way, you get an easy-to-use, in-depth guide on the subject you need
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