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Casey Hudson bases her sci fi writing ideas on real-world science and technology. World Workings is where she shares her research, sci fi world building technique, and publishing journey.
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Building a Fictional World shows the transition from science to fiction and offers prompts and inspiration to tease out your own sci fi writing ideas.
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When Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams, Casey's modeler, Aaron, sculpts, paints, builds, and kitbashes his way to sci fi world building models.
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Sci-Fi Self-Publishing Journey shows the path from sci fi writing ideas to sci fi books.
Creating a Fictional Galaxy: Worldbuilding to Visualization
I’m sci-fi writer Casey Hudson, and I’m worlbuilding SPACE for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming worldbuilding questions and real science into a galaxy and beyond. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Worldbuilding Galaxy without Being Overwhelmed When worldbuilding space, it’s easy to get carried away. You could design every planet, every star, every system, and all the objects in between. But why? To stay focused on
3 days ago
Worldbuilding Space Lanes for Interstellar Shipping | IndServ
Shipping and transit is quietly powerful in my Drifting Amalgams universe. But what’s so special about moving goods from one place to another? This is the worldbuild that helps turn a simple corporation into a galactic power. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Creating a Fictional Galaxy-Wide Conglomerate Before it becomes a “galactic power,” my company needs an identity. Short for Industrial Services, IndServ’s roots are in mining. As it g
Mar 23
How to Create a Fictional Galaxy to Intrigue Sci-Fi Audiences
If your sci-fi lives outside the Milky Way, you may be thinking about worldbuilding galaxy aspects. But space is vast, it can be difficult to create something meaningful. Unless you focus on what’s important for your universe. This is a primer on how to create a fictional galaxy. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How to Create a Fictional Galaxy’s Interstellar Space Because space is so immense, it’s helpful to define the extent of your nar
Mar 9
Warbot for Children: From Sci-Fi Worldbuilding to Sci-Fi Writing
I’m sci-fi writer Casey Hudson, and I’m worlbuilding a child-controlled warbot for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming worldbuilding questions and real-world ideas into remote-driven reconnaissance assistants. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Worldbuilding Intrigue Rooted in Stagnation The current state of an intercultural relationship is as much about history as it is about the assumptions and actions of the presen
Feb 23
How I Worldbuild Tools for Children to Fight Wars
A century of war makes for a lot of lost children. At least, that’s true of my Drifting Amalgams universe. How do they cope? Join the war that spawned them. These are the real-world technologies behind my narrative’s warbots–for children. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Operators and Operations: The User and Interface of the R-Cat To be clear, I don’t take the realities of war or child soldiering lightly. My narratives, like many sci-fi
Jan 26
How to Create Global Relationships that Captivate Readers
Intercultural relations are more than just politics. They affect everyday life, from the products we buy to the media we can access. So how do you worldbuild cultural relationships that truly impact your plot and characters? This is a framework for creating relationships on a global level. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How it Makes you Feel: The Essence of the Relationship Relationships can be antagonistic or amicable. They can be char
Jan 12
How I Worldbuild a Technologically Advanced Treehouse Neighborhood
What if a civilization maintained its connection to nature as it evolved technologically? For one of my sci-fi species, I’m envisioning smart homes in the trees. But what does it look like to live in a tree, and how do tree homes form communities? This is how I worldbuilt a technologically advanced treehouse neighborhood. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How a Real Tree Inspires a Treehouse Neighborhood in Sci-Fi This is a po’ongabel. A h
Nov 17, 2025
How to Worldbuild Sci-Fi Homes for any Environment
Sci-fi homes can be like the residences of today. Or they can quietly communicate your world’s uniqueness. But how do you create distinct homes that align with the cultures you’re worldbuilding? These are the ways to make shelters special to your world–no matter where your characters live. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How to (World) Build a Sturdy Foundation for a Sci-Fi Home Writers overlook house design because it’s usually enough t
Nov 3, 2025
Hobby Racing in Space: From Sci-Fi Worldbuilding to Sci-Fi Writing
I’m worlbuilding spaceship races for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming worldbuilding questions and real-world...
Oct 20, 2025
How I Worldbuild Spaceship Races for a Science Fiction World
If spaceships were an everyday vehicle, you know what people would do? Race them. But what would racing in space look like? And how could a spaceship racer prove they’re the best? This is how I’m worldbuilding spaceship races using some real-world ideas. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Creating a Challenging “Racetrack” for Racing in Space I’m rounding out one of my Drifting Amalgams characters by giving her an interest in something uniq
Sep 22, 2025
How to Worldbuild Hobbies Unique to your Sci Fi Setting
Our diversionary activities say a lot about who we are as individuals and as a culture. And it's how your characters express their...
Sep 8, 2025
Worldbuilding Concept | Turning Bat Diets into Sci-Fi Cuisine
From foundational foods to flavor, a lot goes into worldbuilding cuisine that’s unique. This is how I go from concept to narrative when...
Aug 25, 2025
An Insect-Based Diet: Worldbuilding Food using Real Science
Both humans and bats have eaten insects for ages. And as insects become a more popular choice for sustainable meat, we’re learning more...
Jul 28, 2025
Fundamental Questions for Worldbuilding Cuisine in Sci-Fi
Food is foundational to culture. It’s how we express emotion. How we take care of ourselves. How we show what we can’t say. And it’s in...
Jul 14, 2025
Worldbuild Summary | Sci-Fi Planet of Barpadai
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I’m worlbuilding terrain for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m visualizing a sci-fi planet from...
Jun 16, 2025
Writing Sci-Fi Clothing Using Nanotechnology Clothing Basics
Sci-Fi clothing can incorporate anything from futuristic styles and colors to nanotech fabric. And although real-world nanorobotics isn’t...
Jun 9, 2025
Character Design for Writing Main Characters in Sci-Fi
Appearance is one of the cornerstones of character design. And while it may seem simple to write a basic character description, the...
Jun 2, 2025
Worldbuilding Alien Species Based on Real-World Species
How to approach worldbuilding creatures when fictionalizing real-world species? Explore this outline for deciding on morphological changes.
May 26, 2025
Realistic Sci-Fi Spaceships Based on the Space Shuttle
Realistic spaceship design begins with knowledge of real spaceships. Learn real-life spaceship design considerations in this primer.
May 5, 2025
Worldbuild Summary | IndServ’s Short-Distance Stellar Support Vehicles
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I’m worlbuilding a circular economy in space for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming...
Apr 21, 2025
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