Genre
Star Wars and Star Trek are leaders of there sci-fi space genre while Harry Potter and Lords of the Ring lead the way of Magic, sword and sorcery fantasy genre. Choose a genre that you are familiar with and are passionate about. There are many to choose from. Here a re a few to consider:
- Action/Adventure (James Bond, Jack Reacher, Superman, Avengers)
- Mystery (Batman, Sherlock Holmes,)
- Western/Eastern (Jonah Hex, Wolf and Cub)
- Fantasy/Sword and Sorcery (Lord of the Rings, Conan, Red Sonja)
- Fantasy/Magic (Dr. Strange, Harry Potter,)
- Teen (Archie, )
- Sci-Fi (Star Wars, Star Trek, Power Rangers, Voltron)
World Building
Make an Art Bible for your project; a file with the collection of notes and references. You need a spectacular setting to immerse your audience. This is very important if want people to feel part of your world. Think about where you want your story to take place, the culture in place, and even the architecture that influences the buildings. It helps to create some locations in good detail. Here are a few details to keep in mind:
- Land or terrain (Dessert, Space, Ocean)
- Architecture/Design (buildings, landscapes, vehicles, weapons)
- Culture (beliefs like in the "Force" or religion, councils or federations)
- Customs (Traditions, slang, code, ethics)
- Groups, Guilds, Associations
- Diversity
The Great Conflict
Don't be afraid to think in epic proportions for this part. Remember it will have to be something so impressive that it spans through all of your stories.
(Continued in Issue #1)