Story Savvy Self-Editing 32: Intangible World Building

Описание: In this podcast for fantasy authors, we continue discussing self-editing strategies for writers. This week, we discuss intangible story world development, including writing believable fantasy worlds, and writing societal norms in fiction. In Episode 32, Rebecca answers many questions surrounding intangible world building aspects such as culture, religion, etc.
Developmental editor Rebecca Hartwell [hartboundediting.com] and guest co-host Addy DuLac, who is standing in for Agnes Wolfe of Authors’ Alcove [authorsalcove.com], walk through how to self-edit your manuscript for intangible world building aspects. Addy DuLac writes interracial historical romance with a bold mix of humor, high emotion, and just the right amount of spice in books like One Season with the Duke and the Troublemakers Trilogy.

Whether you’re polishing a second draft or outlining your fantasy series, this episode gives you clear tools to define what your intangible world building features are, where to include them, and how to make your fictional world feel real—without the dreaded info dump.

In this episode:
-What counts as intangible world building (and why it matters)
-How beliefs, language, religion, and social norms shape story choices
-Why some accurate details still “feel wrong” to readers
-Tips for maintaining tone through names, and cultural consistency
-When to explain, when to trust the reader, and when to revise

Recommended Resources:
-Need a Developmental Editor? www.hartboundediting.com
-Read Addy DuLac’s books here: www.addydulacauthor.net
-Author’s Alcove Membership: www.authorsalcove.com

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[01:11] Meet Addy DuLac
[05:19] Defining Intangible World Building
[09:11] Caution in Creating Intangible Elements
[14:09] The Impact of Intangible Elements
[19:53] Tracking Intangible Worldbuilding
[25:46] Brainstorming Intangible Aspects
[29:05] The Essence of Immersion
[31:01] Building Fandom Through Details
[34:11] Intangible Elements in High Fantasy
[39:04] Evolving Intangibles in Storytelling
[47:30] Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

See you next week for episode 33: Tangible World Building!

Additional Thoughts & Transcript: https://hartboundediting.com/intangib...