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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
Apr 20
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
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
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
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
Economy Worldbuilding to Make Sci-Fi Space Tugs Believable
Sometimes Aaron makes models of things that he thinks are fun–not necessarily because they’ve already been written into the Drifting...
Feb 24, 2025
Worldbuild Summary | Sturnovula Stunning Pebbles
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I’m worldbuilding avian battle strategies for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming...
Feb 17, 2025
Worldbuild Summary | Oomfr’crumf Nation Space Station
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I’m worldbuilding a city in space for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s how I’m transforming worldbuilding...
Jan 6, 2025
Video: Worldbuild Summary | Bird Tool Use for Stone Age Avian
Creative writing about animals? Deciding how they use tools can be important. See how Stone Age knowledge can be transformed into bird...
Dec 2, 2024
Worldbuild Summary | Bird Tool Use for Stone Age Avian
Hi. I’m Casey Hudson, and I write sci-fi novels. I recently talked about writing tool use into sci-fi civilizations. And I used the...
Dec 2, 2024
Video: Imagining and Writing a Science Fiction Space Station
Want to build a science fiction space station based on a real-world space observatory? Check out this walkthrough on turning facts about...
Nov 25, 2024
Imagining and Writing a Science Fiction Space Station
The Oomfr’crumf of my Drifting Amalgams universe have declared extraplanetary visitors unwelcome. To enforce this, they need some kind of...
Nov 25, 2024
Video: Thinking through Creative Writing about Technology
Building a sci-fi world with sentient beings means developing technology. But how do you make tool use unique? Watch some tips for...
Nov 4, 2024
Thinking through Creative Writing about Technology
Tools are designed to help sentient beings manipulate their environment. So, to be relatable, I need my creative writing about technology...
Nov 4, 2024
Transforming Stone Age Tool Fact into Science Fiction
The Sturnovula of my Drifting Amalgams universe are Stone Age avians. I enjoy speculating about different evolutionary paths, but creative writing about animals requires a specialized approach to envisioning societies and manipulating environments. Today’s task is to envision birds using tools as well as making them. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. Quick Primer: The History and Making of Stone Age Tools First, let’s talk science. At thei
Oct 28, 2024
Video: Transforming Stone Age Tool Fact into Science Fiction
How could fictional birds use Stone Age tools? Watch this video to see how the avian alien from Drifting Amalgams universe takes its...
Oct 28, 2024
Making Goggles for Science Fiction Character Eye Protection
Barpadai has a red dwarf star, so when Barpadi travel to other planets, surface exploration often hurts their eyes. Whether tadaribrae or...
Oct 21, 2024
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