Reading Things and Writing Stuff : Fantasy Writing, Worldbuilding & The Art of Storycraft
Tim FacciolaJoin Tim Facciola every week as he cracks open the craft behind the sci-fi and fantasy stories we can’t stop obsessing over. From worldbuilding and magic systems to character arcs, lore, pacing, and plot architecture, Reading Things and Writing Stuff is your gateway into how legendary tales are made. Tim — award-winning author of the Eventual Realm series — blends deep craft insight with an access... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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I dive into one of the most powerful—and most overlooked—tools in storytelling: moral reasoning. Specifically, how understanding why characters make decisions—not whether those decisions are “right” or “wrong”—can be the difference b... more
In this episode…I’m diving into one of my favorite—and most misunderstood—elements of storytelling: the secondary cast. Not background noise. Not disposable side characters. But the characters who matter, shape the story, and create emotional weight ... more
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I’m breaking down the second of the two essential role functions in storytelling: the antagonistic system. Not just “the villain,” but the full network of forces—characters, institutions, beliefs, and power structures—that push back ... more
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I dive deep into one of the most essential—and most misunderstood—elements of storytelling: the protagonist. Specifically, what a character must do to carry a story, earn reader trust, and deliver a hero moment that actually lands. more
In this episode…I’m diving into one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of worldbuilding: social structure. I know, it sounds boring. But the truth is, social systems are the glue that makes a story feel real. When everything fits togethe... more
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I’m diving into one of my absolute favorite parts of storytelling—magic systems. Hard magic, soft magic, hand-wavy mysticism, rule-heavy power structures… all of it. I talk about why I love magic and tech so much, how they shape the... more
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I dive deep into one of my absolute favorite elements of storytelling: how religion, myth, and legend shape a fantasy world’s values, conflicts, and characters. When authors treat belief systems as living, evolving, culture-shaping ... more
In this episode, I break down how even small, intentional choices about geography and climate can make your sci-fi and fantasy worlds feel more grounded, immersive, and emotionally resonant. Whether your setting spans continents or takes place in a s... more
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