Ideas and Inspiration for Vivid Sci Fi Worldbuilding

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.

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.
When Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams, Casey's modeler, Aaron, sculpts, paints, builds, and kitbashes his way to sci fi world building models.
Sci-Fi Self-Publishing Journey shows the path from sci fi writing ideas to sci fi books.

Map drawn on paper sitting on a desk next to a pencil and full coffee mug. A glowing blue overlay of the map sits above it and to the right.

Where to Begin: Designing Transportation for Your Sci-Fi World

Transit infrastructure is complex. And with aspects that include modes of transport, environmental factors, and security, getting started can be daunting. But you only need a few aspects to create a solid foundation. Adapting Transit for Extreme Settings: Ice, Desert, and Ocean Planets Environment is one of the most important factors to consider for your transit infrastructure and network. Understanding where people are travelling will help you envision their world’s transpor

Building Speculative Societies

Aug 31

Government emblem for a culture of batlike and leopard-like peoples. The emblem is in two halves. On the left is a pencil sketch, and on the right is a full-color digital version.

Speed Worldbuilding: Sci-Fi Government With Two Figureheads

I’m sci-fi writer Casey Hudson, and I’m worldbuilding a planetwide government that supports galactic expansion. Here’s how I’m transforming worldbuilding questions and real-world ideas into a consociational democracy for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How to Worldbuild a Sci-Fi Government Whether on display or idling in a narrative’s background, government structures are an important part of many sci-fi st

Building a Fictional World

Jun 15

Batlike figurine wearing a crown posed next to a leopard-like model wearing an ornate tail adornment

Scratchbuilt Sci-Fi Crown: From Junk to Leadership Symbol

The United Barpadai nation is a full-planet government that needs a bit of help to stay focused. That’s where the Grand Two come in. And to highlight their authority, the Grand Two wear ceremonial garments: a crown and a tail adornment. Watch sci-fi modelmaker Aaron conceptualize and build these unique wardrobe additions from Casey Hudson’s Drifting Amalgams Universe. Get the United Barpadai Nation Government Summary Sheet

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Jun 1

A council of technologically advanced batlike and leopard-like people assembled around a strategy table with a digital map

Worldbuilding a Future State: Exploring a Sci-Fi Government

Within my sci-fi universe, I’m creating a company that’s quietly acquiring universal influence. The narrative is flowing nicely, but it needs a bit of backstory. How do I turn a small enterprise into a galactic power? This is how I’m worldbuilding a planetwide government that nurtured a behemoth. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Building a Foundation: Designing a Government Type “Originally a manufacturing company, IndServ gained power th

Building a Fictional World

May 18

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

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Aug 11, 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

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Jun 23, 2025