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    Superheroes and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #9
    Superheroes and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #9
    Superheroes and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #9
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    Superheroes and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #9

    By Steven Savage

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    Superheroes are a staple of our books, games, movies, and television.  However when people are throwing lightning and measuring themselves for capes, you need a setting that makes them believable.  A good superhero is more than a character – they're a story of the world they live in!

    This book is a helpful series of 50 questions, as well as follow-up exercises and more, to help you think about superheroes and setting.  From costumes and fashion to retirement and superpowers, this guide is here to help you think and explore!

    Suit up and make your worldbuilding both super and heroic!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSteven Savage
    Release dateJan 30, 2019
    ISBN9781386918134
    Superheroes and Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives: Way With Worlds, #9
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    Steven Savage

    Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.

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      Superheroes and Worldbuilding - Steven Savage

      Superheroes and Worldbuilding:

      50 Questions For Creatives

      (The Way With Worlds Series)

      (First Edition)

      By Steven Savage

      Copyright © 2018 by Steven Savage

      All Rights Reserved. The materials in this book are provided for the personal use of the purchaser of the book. No redesign, editing, reproductions, or creations of a derivative work from these materials is permitted without the permission of Steven Savage. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without written permission – except for the inclusion of quotations in a review or personal use.

      The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly-certified professional.

      While it is the sincere intent of this publication to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter, the authors and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.

      This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information, some of which are provided inside this book.

      This book is provided as is without warranty of any kind.

      AUTHOR: Steven Savage

      www.StevenSavage.com

      www.InformoTron.com

      EDITOR: Bonnnie Walling

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Keep Up With The Author

      Introduction

      How To Use This Book

      The Questions

      Culture

      Pop Culture

      Appearance

      Superhumanity

      Powers Beyond Combat

      Law

      Identity

      Secret Identity

      Hanging It Up

      About The Author

      Other Books by Steven Savage

      Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career Through Your Hobbies

      Her Eternal Moonlight: Sailor Moon's Female Fans In North America, An Unauthorized Examination (with Bonnie Walling)

      Convention Career Connection

      The Way With Worlds Series

      Way With Worlds Book 1: Crafting Great Fictional Settings

      Way With Worlds Book 2: Details And Discussion

      Sex And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      Magic, Technology, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      Food, Culture, And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      Religion And Worldbuilding: 50 Questions For Creatives

      Worldbuilding Checkup: 50 Questions For Creatives

      The Creative Series:

      Agile Creativity

      The Power Of Creative Paths

      The Focused Fandom Series

      Focused Fandom: Cosplay, Costuming, And Careers

      Focused Fandom: Fanart, Fanartists, and Careers

      The Career Series

      Epic Resume Go!

      Quest For Employment

      Resume Plus

      Skill Portability

      Keep Up With The Author

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      You can find out more about what I'm doing at www.StevenSavage.com.

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      Introduction

      Superheroes and superhero settings are fascinating to write. The varied characters, the combination of elements, the grandeur combined with

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