Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions by Patricia C. Wrede, http://www.sfwa.org/writing/worldbuilding1.htm – These are specifically geared toward fantasy worlds, but they’re esily adapted to any other kind of worldbuilding. This is a much more expansive look at the aspects of the world mentioned briefly above.

The Rules of Quick and Dirty Worldbuilding by Annalee Newitz http://io9.com/5039477/the-rules-of-quick-and-dirty-worldbuilding – This takes on more of a science fiction bent, but again has some advice that can be generalized to other worldbuilding.

The Mythopoets Manual by Loren J. Miller http://www.rpgmud.com/WorldBuilding/Mythopoets/tmm.html – Specifically looks at the issue of religion.

Worldbuilding Links http://www.bmarch.atfreeweb.com/Worldbuilding.htm – A collection of links to other worldbuilding resources.

World Builder Projects http://hiddenway.tripod.com/world/ – Another collection of links to other worldbuilding resources.

Our next meeting we’ll discuss red herrings which is scheduled for Sunday, June 14, 2009 from 12:00 (possibly 12:15pm) -3:00 pm at the library. More information to come.

The following are links and information that was shared during our recently meeting.

The Exploding Cat – how to foreshadow and some other helpful tips for writers by the novelist, Holly Lisle.

http://howtothinksideways.com/crashtests/writing-videos/holly-lisle-and-the-case-of-the-exploding-cat=/

Holly has a lot of other resources for writers. Check out:

• www.writercrashtest.com
• www.howtothinksideways.com
• and of course, www.hollylisle.com which is crammed full of useful information (you might want to tie yourself down before going in there, you could get lost in there!)

LJ Sellers, author of The Sex Club, is a mystery writer. She offers some tips and advice on plotting your story and keeping things organized. Here’s a great post to read and while you’re there, check out her other sage advice she gives:

http://ljraves.blogspot.com/2008/08/10-ways-to-keep-your-writing-organized.html

Another blot/site to visit is JA Konrath’s (Jack Kilborn series) site, specifically the “Newbie’s Guide to Publishing” which is a free book and well worth the read even before you start (or finish) your novel.

http://www.jakonrath.com/writers.htm

What resources do you have that you can share? Add a comment so we all can enjoy!

Look for news on our upcoming meeting and craft chat topic coming soon!