Crafting a Cohesive Story World

Building a cohesive story world was one of the most enjoyable yet challenging aspects of writing my science fiction novel. Since my story was based on the concept of the Kessler Syndrome, I decided to set the world on the Moon, which served as a crucial part of the solution to the problem humanity faced. After the devastation caused by the Kessler Syndrome, humanity relocated to the Moon, where they began to rebuild civilization. The setting on the Moon wasn’t just a backdrop; it played a significant role in the overall plot.

In creating this lunar society, I had to think about how people would live, work, and interact in such an environment. I added towns, city centers, shops, and street vendors to give the world a lived-in feel. These elements were introduced as needed for the story. For instance, I incorporated a museum with an Earth simulator and a large center where a critical competition in the plot could take place. As the story progressed, I realized I needed to introduce a place where the main scientists lived, which further enriched the setting.

The process of world-building was dynamic. I would add elements as the story required, rather than mapping out every detail beforehand. While this approach allowed me to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the narrative, I realized that having a more fleshed-out setting from the start might have helped avoid some last-minute additions. However, I also believe that if I had tried to create everything beforehand, I might have run into problems if the story didn’t unfold as I anticipated. This experience taught me the importance of balancing preparation with flexibility in world-building.