In this episode, I discuss four reasons to create maps for fiction narratives, whether those fiction narratives are set in imagined worlds or our contemporary world. I give examples from several books as well as some real life examples of how this exercise can help writers keep track of details, create obstacles for their characters, reveal important information about their characters, and create realistic details for their readers to enjoy.
Mentions:
Jemi Fraser, Romantic Suspense Author
EC Murray, Contemporary Literary and Mystery Author
J.R.R. Tolkien
C.S. Lewis
Indirect references: Champion in the Darkness and Liftoff
Links:
Writing Episode: World-building, Part 3: Maps, Obstacles, and Character Journeys