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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 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
5 days ago
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
Worldbuilding a Treehouse Community from Start to Finish
I’m worlbuilding a city full of treehouses for my Drifting Amalgams universe. Here’s what I’m asking and learning to create a rainforest community. Rather watch a video? Check out the YouTube version of this blog post. How to Worldbuild Homes in Sci-Fi Worlds Environment and community are two essentials for worldbuilding a sci-fi home. Environment guides choices like building materials and style of residence. While community helps turn a physical space into a place for social
Dec 15, 2025
Sci-Fi Model Making: Treehouse for an Advanced World
The po’ongabel of the Drifting Amalgams universe are tree-dwelling primates that live in an advanced world. And every treehouse city starts with one tree. But how do you begin building a treehouse for a sci-fi world? Aaron will find a way as he shares his journey in making a treehouse …well, actually a tree-partment from Casey Hudson's sci-fi book series. Get the Treehouse Neighborhood Summary Sheet
Dec 1, 2025
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
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...
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
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...
Jun 30, 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
Writing Economic Systems in Sci Fi: Worldbuilding Economy 101
I got to thinking about how money works in the Drifting Amalgams universe. Since there’s no all-encompassing governing body, I’ll need to...
Feb 10, 2025
Worldbuilding Religion for a Science Fiction Universe
Turns out religions are complex. But I’ve finally landed on a structured approach for worldbuilding religion. For those of you who‘ve...
Feb 3, 2025
Creating a Fictional Culture of Intelligent Birds in Battle
My Drifting Amalgams universe is fraught with galactic conflicts. And because some of these struggles involve intelligent birds battling...
Jan 20, 2025
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