The Beauty of Worldbuilding

So, I’ve only recently published my first book this month! And it made me reflect on everything that got me to that point. Not just in terms of the storyline.

Now, like many others, I found myself as someone who can be creative if you really put your mind to it. More often than not, it had a lasting effect on me since I was a young child. I mean, has there ever been a time during your childhood where your imagination runs wild? To the point where you can almost visually experience it through your own eyes? That was me. And that is where we can integrate that through worldbuilding.

First, you imagine the characters, almost the same as having an imaginary friend. Next, you pretend that you’re in this world with them or you imagine the world for them. And finally, you make up a story. As you grow, you then start to put that kind of mindset to practice through worldbuilding.

Once you do, you can start laying out the details like a blueprint. For me, I had the inspiration to finally draw some maps for my fantasy world. At the beginning, it didn’t stick. That and I wasn’t the best when it came to drawing.

Compared to how it was as a kid, worldbuilding does take a lot when it comes to setting things in motion. As a kid, you don’t think much about the details. Maybe you only thought about a forest or cave. Now, you start to rethink about the landmasses, landmarks, the cities, the towns, everything.

And there are many different factors that can bolster the worldbuilding. Inspirations such as architecture, culture, and social interactions also play a vital role. It can be as detailed as you want it to be. And it can also be as simple as serving yourself an apple for breakfast.

It can be tiresome because you might sometimes think that it is not good enough. Everyone might think that you are not very innovative with your ideas. That is called being in a thinking trap. I have ended up in those thinking traps, more than once, every time I throw an idea in the trash. But as soon as you finish what you’ve started, your confidence and self-expression can stand out.

And the best part? You can put in as many stories as you want.

With that being said, it is imperative that if we want to be creative and share, we have to allow ourselves to let the creative juices flow. Even if you weren’t imaginative at an early age, it is always possible to accomplish something when you put your heart and mind into it.

And that has to be where the beauty of it originates. Many times, people have approached life in a more tactical and logical way. And that is fine. For those who’ve held onto that creative side of themselves, they can break free and let loose their own style.

And at the end of it, the kid you once were would be very happy and proud of what you were able to do as an adult!

I can proudly say that I have crafted a fantasy world and I’m very excited to share some more stories in the future!