World Building Peru: A Writer Finds Ruins Within A City

Summary

In this episode of The Fool Writes podcast, Jinks shares insights on how travel influences writing, particularly through his experiences in Peru. He discusses the importance of world building, character creation, and the inspiration drawn from real-life ruins and landscapes. Jinks emphasizes the fluidity of cities and how they evolve over time, encouraging writers to incorporate diverse elements into their fictional worlds. The episode concludes with prompts for writers to explore their creativity.

Takeaways

Travel can significantly influence a writer's perspective.

Real-life experiences can inspire fictional worlds.

World building should reflect the evolution of cities.

Incorporating diverse cultural elements enriches storytelling.

Exploration leads to unexpected discoveries in writing.

Writers should embrace the fluidity of their fictional settings.

Character motivations can be influenced by their environment.

Writing prompts can spark creativity and new ideas.

Every journey can provide material for future stories.