Episode 201 When should you stop worldbuilding

Today's Topic Knowing when to stop your worldbuilding and start writing

There comes a time we all need to stop worldbuilding and write. of course I am mainly talking to worldbuilders that want to be authors. However, I am also talking to the other worldbuilders. Being an author is not the only reason to write. Sometimes we write so we can remember and improve the worlds we do create. So take a few minutes and join Michael and I as we look at the time we NEED to stop worldbuilding and start writing.

The 4 “Whens” to know when to stop world-building

When you have a story
When you can visualize your plot
When you feel overwhelmed
When you are forgetting ideas about your fictional world
When you can see no end to your fantasy world
When you want to start writing and your brain says NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Podcast Show Flow

When you have a story +
- Your Frame is completed Episode 168
  - The 4 out of 5 Contacts for your world
  - Overview, Basics, Map and ideas, Three points of reference per idea
- Protagonist
- Antagonist
- Plot outline
When you can visualize your plot
When you feel overwhelmed
When you are forgetting ideas about your world
- Yes, even if you are not planning to be a writer.
- Stories help you remember
Set a deadline to start your story
Set a deadline to finish your story
- Adjust if necessary
When you can see no end to your world
When you want to start writing and your brain says, “NO YOU WILL LOOK FOOLISH, YOU HAVE TO FIRST FINISH ALL RITUALS FOR THAT CULTURE not included in this book because you plan to reference the culture in the third act.