To Ashes We Run Map Sketch
I like to sketch out a rough draft map to have on hand while writing a story. This is the one I whipped out for To Ashes We Run. It is bound to change some before I take it to CC3 and begin the process of setting it in stone. But that won’t happen until the manuscript of TAWR is much closer publication.
I work well when I have a visual for setting. I’ve always had a thing for maps. I would look at them for fun, even as a little kid. So of course the story’s map is one of the only things tacked onto the cork board above my desk. :)
To Ashes We Run’s map is a lot different than Never To Live’s. That made it really fun to figure out. But like NTL, TAWR’s map only shows part of its continent. The rest of the land will remain a secret for the time being. ;)
Do you think it is helpful to have a map on hand when writing or reading a story?
Just B. Jordan is an award-winning author of fantasy and sci-fi. She graduated high school a year early and received her first publishing contract at the age of 18. To Ashes We Run is her most recent novel. Find it here.
Jennette Mbewe
I LOVE maps. I would draw maps even as a kid. So…yes! One of the first things when I start building a world, I draw a map. I have to know which direction they are going in, because most of my stories tend to be epic, quest like where they are traveling and all, otherwise I might forget. And I don’t want something to be illogical how the geography affects the weather or trade and all. :-)
When it comes to read, I like having maps, so that I can remember where they are at or where they are going, to get a better idea of the story world as well as how far their travels will be.
Jennette Mbewe
make that *reading* ha!
Just B. Jordan
My stories tend to be epic-quest like as well! There’s always a lot of traveling going on, and I ALWAYS seem to forget which direction they’re going. Haha! :)
And I love having maps in books. I’m always flipping back to see where they are and where they have been. So much fun!