Developmental editor and anthropologist Andrew Hodges shares his view of the editor’s role in shaping fictional worlds—especially in speculative fiction. He brings a unique perspective to the craft, blending editorial expertise with a background in cultural anthropology. We discuss:How editors can guide world-building without taking over the creative visionCommon mistakes writers make when creating new worldsApproaches to handling culture and social structures with nuanceTools and frameworks that make complex worlds easier to manageWhy developmental editing for world-building is really about strengthening the story’s coreIf you’re a developmental editor working with fantasy, sci-fi, or even historical fiction, this episode is full of ideas for making world-building more intentional, inclusive, and story-driven.Andrew Hodges is a developmental editor and the founder of The Narrative Craft (TheNarrativeCraft.com), where he works with speculative fiction authors to bring their stories to life. With a PhD in social anthropology, Andrew offers deep insight into how culture, structure, and meaning shape the worlds we build.Here’s a detailed list of the resources mentioned in this episode:Andy’s podcast: https://www.thenarrativecraft.com/the-free-lancer-podcast Andy’s webinar https://payhip.com/b/UTCN9Sophie Playle Guiding Principles for Developmental Fiction Editing (Webinar) https://www.liminalpages.com/ Jennifer Lawler Developmental Editing Courses https://www.clubedfreelancers.com/jennifer-lawler-editor/Beth Hill’s book, “The Magic of Fiction” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29510704-the-magic-of-fictionJanice Hardy’s “Revising Your Novel: First Draft to Finished Draft: A step-by-step guide to revising your novel”: https://a.co/d/f5y6PQuWonderbook: https://a.co/d/3YCnoWJBlog, podcast, discord: https://mythcreants.com/Leave a review or share this episode with your fellow word nerds and editing enthusiasts!Check out other episodes of The Editor’s Half Hour: piquepublishing.com/podcastConnect with me on Instagram: @Editors_Half_HourSubscribe to my newsletter: tinyurl.com/EditorsHalfHourBecome a Patreon Sneak “Pique” supporter: patreon.com/EditorsHalfHour

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