Date
9-19-2023
Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Degree
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Chair
James Latta
Keywords
Worldbuilding, setting, creative writing, fantasy, science fiction
Disciplines
Creative Writing | English Language and Literature
Recommended Citation
Rudd, Anthony John, "Empires Rise: An Approach to Worldbuilding in Modern Fantasy Fiction" (2023). Masters Theses. 1063.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/masters/1063
Abstract
Worldbuilding is a critical element to storytelling and involves much more than creating a setting for a narrative – it serves to establish a credible foundation on which authors give life to their creation. There are many great authors who have mastered the art of worldbuilding and their creations can serve as a primer for aspiring authors. This thesis explores critical elements of worldbuilding, provides examples from notable fantasy and science fiction authors such as Tolkien, Jordan, King, and others and explores my approach to incorporating those elements into my own writing.
