Sci Fi World Building

Casey Hudson bases her sci fi worlds on the science and technology of today. World Workings is where she shares her research and world building technique with her readers.

Tangential Science is meant for people with a casual interest in the physical world. Topics here can vary from animal traits to space travel to artificial intelligence.

Writing Process details how Casey Hudson turns tangential science into fiction. If you enjoy her style of sci fi world building, sign up below for the newsletter, and be notified when the newest monthly world building template is live.

When Scratch Building Projects, Aaron sculpts, paints, builds, and kitbashes his way through Casey Hudson's world. Watch Aaron create a visualization from scratch–amateur style.

Sci-Fi Worldbuilding Tips | Aligning with Species Physiology

23 hours ago

Writing Process

Sci-Fi Worldbuilding Tips | Aligning with Species Physiology

I’m building a world with felids, avian, and primates. So, I need to make sure the worlds each of them interact with make sense for their...

Leopard Movement: Stealth, Strength, and …Swimming?

May 13

Tangential Science

Leopard Movement: Stealth, Strength, and …Swimming?

Want interesting species traits for your sci fi world building? Check out the leopard. Better understand their physical traits.

May 6

Scratch Building Projects

Scratchbuilding a Space Probe

Their exploratory space program may no longer be active, but the Oomfr’crumf nation still needs to know what’s out there. To remain...

First Contact in Science Fiction: An Exercise in Worldbuilding Culture for Alien Encounters

Apr 29

Writing Process

First Contact in Science Fiction: An Exercise in Worldbuilding Culture for Alien Encounters

How are you depicting first contact in your sci fi? Need a memorable scene? Read a world building approach to saying “hello” to aliens.

Looking beyond Earth: Real-Life Space Observation for Sci Fi World Building

Apr 22

Tangential Science

Looking beyond Earth: Real-Life Space Observation for Sci Fi World Building

Think about incorporating these real-world space observation techniques in your world.

Scratchbuilding IndServ Off-Planet Greenhouse / Loader Combo

Apr 15

Scratch Building Projects

Scratchbuilding IndServ Off-Planet Greenhouse / Loader Combo

Corporate farming and sci fi worldbuilding. What a match! Enjoy this scratchbuild of a Company off-planet greenhouse/loader combo.

Worldbuilding Farming into Science Fiction Narratives

Apr 8

Writing Process

Worldbuilding Farming into Science Fiction Narratives

Do creatures on your sci fi worlds eat? Think about farming. Here's a worldbuilding approach to agtech and cultural sensitivity in fiction.

Modern-Day Farming: Agtech for Sci Fi Worlds

Apr 1

Tangential Science

Modern-Day Farming: Agtech for Sci Fi Worlds

Farming can be an important part of sci fi world building Learn about some recent agtech advancements to fictionalize.

Scratchbuilding the Interior of a Barpadai Cargo Ship

Mar 25

Scratch Building Projects

Scratchbuilding the Interior of a Barpadai Cargo Ship

Sci fi worldbuilding needs multi-galaxy conglomerates, right? Enjoy this scratchbuild of a Company ship interior from Casey Hudson's world.

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Sci Fi World Building

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