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How I Created a Fantasy Map with Realistic Geography

And how you can build your own world, one tectonic plate at a time. Seriously, it's really fun.
Ayan Ray

Why I Don’t Believe in Writer’s Block (And What I Do Instead)

Writer’s block is just a fancy name for skipping the part where ideas are born. Here's the formula.
Ayan Ray

What Makes a Character Feel Alive? My Test

They’re not real, but they act like it. Here’s how I know when a character finally breathes on the page.
Ayan Ray

Why I Built a World with 12 Magic Forces Instead of 4

The soul of a world can't be divided into just fire, water, earth, and air.
Ayan Ray

Concept Art Was My Way In. These Characters Kept Me There.

A quiet decade of sketches, studies, and soul-bonded characters—finally shown to the world.
Ayan Ray