Write Away

For me the amount that I build that will actually show up in the story varies. My usual approach is to only build what I have to so that I will actually start writing and not get caught up on the worldbuilding forever. But there are times when I really enjoy the world I'm making and I go deeper.

I actually created a mythology for my latest project but that's because it's set at a temple and the characters will be learning and teaching about the religion so it was important to know. But I've also done it for other stories where it wasn't as important. I love creating religions especially.

I haven't studied history much academically beyond the requirements at school but I do enjoy researching on my own.