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.

Robot designed to look like a leopard being ridden by an orangutan-like child

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

Building a Fictional World

5 days ago

Neighborhood of futuristic apartments built into trees

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

Futuristic pod housing with VR screens and bright blue lights built into trees

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

Building a Fictional World

Nov 17, 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

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Aug 11, 2025

Open book with glowing pages in front of red planet background

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...

Sci-Fi Self-Publishing Journey

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

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Jun 23, 2025

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...

Building a Fictional World

Jun 9, 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...

Building a Fictional World

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...

Building a Fictional World

Apr 19, 2025

Sci-Fi Model Making: Space Tug for a Circular Economy in Space

The United Barpadai Nation has developed quite the intergalactic trade system. And space tugs are vital for their business. Watch Aaron’s sci-fi model making skills as he creates a visualization of IndServ’s Short-Distance Stellar Support Vehicles. Get the IndServ Space Tug Technology Summary Sheet

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Mar 3, 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...

Building a Fictional World

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...

Building a Fictional World

Feb 17, 2025

Sci-Fi Model: Making a Taser for an Aerial Bird Attack

Science fiction is full of many body types that need specialized devices–including weapons. That’s why we’re making a taser a bird could use. Enjoy Aaron’s scratchbuilding and sculpting as he visualizes a stunning pebble used in bird attacks from Casey Hudson's Drifting Amalgams series. Get the Stunning Pebble Technology Summary Sheet

Scratch Building Drifting Amalgams

Jan 27, 2025