52 - Expansive Universes - Interview with Ross Buzzell
Episode description
Worldbuilding is a long process that can feel overwhelming when you're dealing with just one primary planetary location let alone the universe at large. Today's interview with Ross Buzzell explores some techniques at developing unique races to populate your settings as we discuss his planned 16 part series (of which he is currently writing book 8 with book 7 available on preorder). We touch on not just how these races can be crafted initially but how they can be developed into more full and rounded additions to your setting. In typical WorldCraft Club fashion we explore his primary motivations for the setting and what he'd like his audience to take away from his book series.
Key Takeaways
- Keep focused on your first love - remember what it is that drew you into creating this setting in the first place and continue developing from there.
- Don't fear the trope (at least initially) - a trope is just a story we tell a lot. Part of the reason that we tell those stories over and over is that they're compelling and they're known. Beginning with a trope can be an effective way of creating comfort in your visitants to give them something to key into while the universe expands around them.
Links and Sundry
- So this is a tardigrade.
- Oh, and this is an axolotl.
- The God's Eye Nebula
Find Ross' Stuff
- Ross' Facebook Group - He does some sweet giveaways here!
- Ross' Instagram
- Book One of Legacy Earth - only 99c!
- PreOrder Page for Book 7 (official release date is October 13) - order yours today!
- Ross' Website - to stay up to date with all his new releases
Come hang out with us!
- LinkTree - This is our LinkTree, here you can find our podcast and a bunch of other social links.