Journey to My World

Journey to My World is a world building exercise. The intent is to learn about the world, or time, you are writing about. This can be for all genres not just sci-fi/ fantasy! Here is what you need: Tell your partners about the setting(s) of your story. FIRST- give a brief synopsis of your story to give the reader a bit of context. Include what genre you are writing in. SECOND- Time and place. This is the whole world. Is it Earth? Set in the 17th century? Is it a spaceship 200 years into the future? A planet or dimension you have created? Give details like seasons, weather, vegetation, etc. THIRD- social structure surrounding the characters. Etiquette, religions, superstitions, jobs, etc. FOURTH- Choose at least 2 inner places in your story to detail. For example a courtroom, throne room, bridge of a spaceship, or a temple. If you can draw a picture or find one in a magazine, by all means please send it! But you do not have to. FIFTH- How do these environments affect your main character(s)? How much do you describe your world in your story? Do you focus on it a lot or is it a watercolor with blurred details in the background? OPTIONAL- For those that have created a whole world, if you would like to include a map, it would be an interesting touch :-)

Since this is sender based, you can start as soon as you would like, though I am giving a month to write and send. This can be a very involved swap and if you're like me, you will have to force yourself to narrow down what all to send and describe! lol But I hope you all enjoy this swap and that it helps you see your world in a new light.