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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
4 days ago
Making an Orrery with Wooden Gears (Sci-Fi Model Making)
It’s time to build the galaxy within the Drifting Amalgams universe. Literally. But making a star system model from scratch is nothing new. What if it's made from wooden gears? That could be interesting. Watch as model maker Aaron attempts making an orrery from soft wood. Get the IndServe Space Lane Summary Sheet
Apr 6
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
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
Sci-Fi Model Making: Spacecraft Model
The Oomfr’crumf Nation has semi-autonomous states orbiting their planet of Ponga. To visit the planet’s surface, citizens of these states need some sort of transportation. That’s where this spacecraft model of a space hopper comes in. Join amateur model maker, Aaron, as he walks through making a spacecraft from Casey Hudson's sci-fi book series. Get the Space Hopper Summary Sheet
May 12, 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
Beyond the Nuts and Bolts of Designing a Spaceship
My Drifting Amalgams universe has plenty of ships. But I rarely focus on the technical aspects of these vessels. When designing a...
Apr 19, 2025
Kitbashing a Smuggler Ship from Star Wars Lego
Sometimes goods need to be hidden during transport. Thanks to Rayesz’s expert designs and her friend Dudahn’s “relocation” activities,...
Jul 22, 2024
Real-World Cloaking: Optical, Acoustic, and Electromagnetic
Cloaking is such a sci-fi staple that it’s almost difficult to believe that the technology doesn’t exist in the real world. At least, it...
Jul 8, 2024
Video: Real-World Cloaking: Optical, Electromagnetic, and Acoustic
Cloaks and cloaking technology are more than just science fiction. Learn about some of the real-world advances that can inform your sci...
Jul 8, 2024
Science Facts | Space Travel and Study
I recently researched real-life astronomy for my sci-fi novels . Here are a few quick facts about the experience and knowledge that...
Jul 1, 2024
Video: Science Facts | Space Travel and Study
Want to include a bit more astronomy from the real world in your sci fi world building? Get some ideas from these quick facts about space...
Jul 1, 2024
Sci-Fi Worldbuilding Tips | Aligning with Species Physiology
I’m building a world with felids , avian , and primates . So, I need to make sure the worlds each of them interact with make sense for...
May 20, 2024
Looking beyond Earth: Real-Life Space Observation for Sci Fi World Building
Think about incorporating these real-world space observation techniques in your world.
Apr 22, 2024
Scratchbuilding IndServ Off-Planet Greenhouse / Loader Combo
Corporate farming and sci fi worldbuilding. What a match! Enjoy this scratchbuild of a Company off-planet greenhouse/loader combo.
Apr 15, 2024
Scratchbuilding the Interior of a Barpadai Cargo Ship
Sci fi worldbuilding needs multi-galaxy conglomerates, right? Enjoy this scratchbuild of a Company ship interior from Casey Hudson's world.
Mar 25, 2024
Building Gravity into Sci-Fi Worlds
Gravity can be a valuable force in sci fi world building. Explore some questions worth asking when your characters go from space to place.
Mar 18, 2024
The Complexities of Gravity: A Primer for Sci Fi World Building
Gravity in space and on-planet can be important for sci fi world building. Learn some basics of how gravity could affect your fiction.
Mar 11, 2024
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