A set of resources for world building (links valid as of 1/1/2025)
Not all of these work for everyone. Everyone's tastes, needs, ideas, and skills are different. Pick one that suits your purpose best.
7 Deadly Sins of Worldbuilding (because you need to learn what's bad)
7 Worldbuilding Tropes Science Fiction and Fantasy needs to Stop using (bad tropes)
https://gizmodo.com/the-difference-between-good-worldbuilding-and-great-wor-1658543247
A "mind map" for world building:
https://www.reddit.com/r/WorldbuildingAdvice/comments/bwjqdj/an_elaborate_worldbuilding_mindmap/#lightbox
https://www.novel-software.com/worldbuilding-questionnaire/
(other useful links here) https://www.eadeverell.com/writing-worksheet-wednesday-geography/
A very concise one from the New York Times:
https://s3.nybookeditors.com/blog/PDF/World-Building-Worksheet.pdf
Creating a fantasy language
Your Guide to Creating Fantasy Languages - Auden Johnson
Creating a fictional world:
World Building Template: Creating A Fictional World - Auden Johnson
