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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.
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 ideas into a hobby and spectator sport. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How to Worldbuild Hobby Gear and Environment Worldbuilding hobbies can add richness to a culture worldbuild. And done well, it can add narrative value once world becomes story. To go from foundation to true cultural aspect, look at th
Oct 20, 2025
Sci-Fi Model Making: Racing Spacecraft
What does a spacefaring people do for fun? Race. In the Drifting Amalgams universe, spaceship races are a renowned sport. And one of the most copied racing spacecraft designs is the Rayesz Racer. Watch as Aaron creates this Space Diver model from Casey Hudson’s sci-fi series. Get the Rayesz Racer Summary Sheet
Oct 6, 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 personality… especially in a fictional world. Here are some vital questions to explore when designing unique hobbies. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Baseline for Worldbuilding Hobbies: Popularity and Values I never thought much about hobbies. …until it was time to develop characters for my Drifting Amalgams
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 creating food for the Drifting Amalgams universe. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Worldbuilding Bat-Inspired Sci-Fi Cuisine I’m worldbuilding cuisine for one of the cultures in my Drifting Amalgams universe. Since the species for this culture is based on the Mexican free-tailed bat, I want this culture t
Aug 25, 2025
Sci-Fi Model: Making Insects from Recycled Materials
Though the tadaribrae have evolved away from being a strictly insectivore species, this small but mighty meat source is still a main staple of their diet. So what type of insects are the tadaribrae farming? Find out as Aaron explores the intricacies of making insects from recycled materials. Enjoy this scratchbuild of an insect model from the Drifting Amalgams sci-fi universe. Get the Tadaribrae Cuisine Summary Sheet
Aug 11, 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
Chapter Reading: Draft of Prologue for Premiere Book
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I’m working on my first sci-fi novel. I’ve been getting questions about what I’m writing and when I’ll be ready to share a draft. So I figured I’d read a bit to you. I’m sure it’ll change with edits, but for now, here’s the first draft of the prologue. Enjoy. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. “Technician update: The joblist assigned to you is behind schedule by 2.37 company-standard hours. Failure to reach your qu
Jun 30, 2025
Sci-Fi Model Making: Nanotech Clothes for a Leopard Species
The pentapardi from the Drifting Amalgams universe are a leopardlike species with a decidedly advanced technological society. Their nanotech clothes are just one way they prove their commitment to comfort and style in an increasingly high-tech world. Enjoy another visualization of Casey Hudson’s narratives as Aaron shows a new side of his sci-fi model making. Get the Nanotech Clothes Technology Summary Sheet
Jun 23, 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
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