Welcome To My
WORLD-BUILDING
WORKBOOK
DEVELOPED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU!
by VivienReis.com
HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK
The top of each page has the title for that section. Simply fill in each box with the
information that makes your world unique!
If you come to a section that doesn't pertain to your world-building, feel free to
cross it out or just leave it blank.
On the other hand, an extra sheet is included at the end of this workbook should
you run out of room, or your world requires development on something not already
covered.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WORLD-BUILDING...
Be sure to check out my YouTube videos on this
topic! Much of what I talked about is included in
this workbook, but they're filled with extra tips and
detailed examples.
I also have a website loaded with writing tips as
well! There, you can also check out any works in
progress that I have and get sneak peaks to my
novels. Go check it out if you already haven't!
www.youtube.com/vivienreis
www.vivienreis.com
GEOGRAPHY &
CLIMATE
Helpful tips: Decide what kind of weather and landscape you want your world to have. If your world
is large, how does the climate change from region to region? What trade goods are found in each?
MAJOR FEATURES HISTORICAL CHANGES
SEASONS RESOURCES
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MAJOR CITIES &
LANDMARKS
Helpful tips: Include things like the name of the city/landmark, its purpose or what it's known for,
and a general description (history, significance, climate, style, etc.). How populated is each city?
CITIES
LANDMARKS
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TOPOGRAPHICAL
MAP
Helpful tips: Use some of the images below to help create a map of your world. Model certain
aspects after our own world - rigid and nonuniform boundaries, rivers, deserts, etc.
Mountains Rivers Trees Cities Grasslands
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PEOPLE &
CUSTOMS
Helpful tips: Consider what a typical family unit is like. Who raises the children? Are there any
insulting or respectful gestures? Feel free to print extra copies if you have more than one culture!
APPEARANCE CLOTHING STYLE
FAMILY UNITS GESTURES
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PEOPLE &
CUSTOMS (cont.)
Helpful tips: What things are considered rude or controversial to bring up? Feel free to print extra
copies if you have more than one culture!
SUPERSTITIONS WORK ETHIC
CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS
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MAGIC SYSTEMS
Helpful tips: Set certain rules of nature and limitations to your magic to make it more believable.
Can all magicians do the same thing? Do they look different? How did they become magicians?
RULES ABILITIES
RITUALS MAGICIANS
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SOCIETY &
CULTURE
Helpful tips: Think about what professions are sought after and which are looked down on. What
about work ethic? Is one culture known for being lazy? Does your world have its own games?
SOCIAL CLASSES PROFESSIONS
ENTERTAINMENT TRANSPORTATION
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SOCIETY &
CULTURE (cont.)
Helpful tips: Ceremonies are a great way to emulate our world - weddings, funerals, rights of
passage, and graduations are all different from culture to culture!
RELIGIONS TECHNOLOGY
CEREMONIES
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GOVERNMENT &
POLITICS
Helpful questions: What major issues drive the political parties? Are politicians elected or
appointed? Who's the head honcho? If magic exists, how does it affect the government?
STRUCTURE ELECTION
MAGIC INFLUENCE POLITICAL CONCERNS
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LEGAL SYSTEM
Helpful tips: Think about what unique actions are illegal in your world. Who enforces these laws?
For the justice system, who are the "judge, jury & executioners" and what punishments exist?
CRIMES ENFORCERS
JUSTICE SYSTEM
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WORLD HISTORY
Helpful tips: Decide what key historical events affect your story and the people in your world. What
origin stories are there? Were there any battles or disasters? Who played a role in those moments?
IMPORTANT EVENTS SIGNIFICANT PEOPLE
FOLKLORE CONFLICTS
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WARFARE
Helpful tips: Your world might favor some weapons over others. Has magic played a role in
warfare? Are there any gentlemanly conventions in battle, or is it a free-for-all?
WEAPONS MAGIC INFLUENCE
ITELLIGENCE GATHERING CONVENTIONS
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EXTRA
SHEET
TITLE:
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