Constructing a Compelling Fantasy World Review

✨ Writing Prompt

Choose a well-known fantasy novel or series (e.g., 'The Lord of the Rings', 'A Song of Ice and Fire', or 'Harry Potter'). Write a critical review that focuses on the world-building aspects of the story. Discuss how the author develops the setting, including the geography, magic systems, social structures, and cultures within the world. Include specific examples from the text to support your analysis. Then, create an outline for your own original fantasy world, incorporating lessons learned from the review. What unique geographical features will shape the cultures? What conflicts arise from these features? Address how your world provides a backdrop for potential narratives as well as how it influences character development.