Episodes

  • Beyond Symbols: Using Sociology to World Build Realistic Factions

    Beyond Symbols: Using Sociology to World Build Realistic Factions
    Apr 4 2026
    In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discus the development of factions, their lore and lifecycle, using the ESA (Energy, Stability, Area) Model and taking into consideration the laws of niche competition and the iron law of oligarchy. Buy Worldbuilding Blueprints: https://www.mariemullany.com/category/worldbuilding-blueprints Join the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/join Buy the worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms My website: https://www.mariemullany.com/books Chapters 0:00 Build Living Factions 1:13 Anatomy of a Faction 6:25 Why Factions Exist 11:06 Worldbuilding Blueprints Is Cool 12:35 Why Factions End 18:25 Examples of Power #worldbuilding #fantasy #fantasyworldbuilding #towns #authortube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Yes, You Can Have Historically Accurate City Guards!

    Yes, You Can Have Historically Accurate City Guards!
    Mar 7 2026
    Send a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discus the development of city security and specifically a city guard force. Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Your Fantasy City Needs These 11 Governance Attributes

    Your Fantasy City Needs These 11 Governance Attributes
    Jan 31 2026
    Send a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discus the development of city governance models and extract 11 attributes that will help you determine your city's governance model! Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Is Your Fantasy City Missing THIS Critical Infrastructure?

    Is Your Fantasy City Missing THIS Critical Infrastructure?
    Jan 3 2026
    Send a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discuss the services your city government should offer, from banking to sewers and everything in-between! Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • How to Build a Thriving Fantasy City Economy

    How to Build a Thriving Fantasy City Economy
    Dec 6 2025
    Send a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discuss everything you need to create an EPIC economy for your fantasy city that a real economic historian will be proud of (yes, even if does include magic :D ) Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 5 Lore Driven Steps to Design a Believable Fantasy City

    5 Lore Driven Steps to Design a Believable Fantasy City
    Nov 8 2025
    Send a text In this episode of Worldbuilding Blueprints Season 2, we'll discuss fantasy city layouts, the impact of the environment, fantasy species, infrastructure and lore! KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 5 SIMPLE Tricks to INSTANTLY Improve Your City's BACKSTORY

    5 SIMPLE Tricks to INSTANTLY Improve Your City's BACKSTORY
    Oct 10 2025
    Send a text Welcome to season 2 of Worldbuilding Blueprints where we'll be discussing worldbuilding towns and cities! In this episode, we'll cover how to create your city's core layout and history! KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct Newsletter: https://www.mariemullany.com/newsletter My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • 3 Ways to Pick Great Locations for Your Fantasy Cities!

    3 Ways to Pick Great Locations for Your Fantasy Cities!
    Aug 30 2025
    Send a text Welcome to season 2 of Worldbuilding Blueprints where we'll be discussing worldbuilding towns and cities! In this first episode, we'll cover city locations, why they matter and how they affect the lifetime of your city. KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starvingwriterstudio/worldbuilding-blueprint-volume-i?ref=4k2pct My website: World Building | Marie Mullany WritingMy Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6CJoin the YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvBH0EkwuHsQ9ryHHQNi2Q/joinBuy the Worksheets: https://ko-fi.com/justintimeworlds/shop/worldbuildingforms Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins