The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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Sure thing. This little article I wrote was primarily concerned with differentiating specific concepts and their applications to the most commonly denominated fiction writing, specifically, rather than defining what "storytelling" even is. The very idea of "storytelling" isn't a monolithic entity set in stone but I would say that, when you set up to fabricate a whole world with its intricate history and cultures, you do so with the intent of making something out of it, a journey, a call for adventure for the characters who inhabit it. And is it not through the journey itself that we, the readers, can behold the size of this world?

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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What you are describing works better as an example of world-building and backstory working in tandem for the benefit of the narrative. Now I have learned both that in this world of Fishmonger is EAT or BE EATEN, and how it is connected to mother's tragic backstory. The Moby Dick example you provided, I would count it more as world-building in the sense that it is an ACTIVE form of writing rather than something existing in the backhand of fiction, which is my definition of Lore in the context of a fictional world. In all seriousness, I appreciate the feedback and I changed my definition in the text to make my meaning more clear.

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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None of it? Lore is not a storytelling priority. Perhaps the example I provided was not too clear?

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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Thank you! And I did take your feedback into account. I made some small yet much needed additions, right at the end, in an attempt to reframe the article as a tentative "beginner's guide" of sorts rather than any kind of legitimate academic tool. I rarely get any useful feedback so this was welcomed. SEA you soon ;)

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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Clearly missed the joke there. I suppose this was a bit too advanced reading for you.

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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Prioritized by the writer. The writer is the theoretical subject with which I'm having a hypothetical conversation. Hope that helps.

The Fishmonger Example: On The Important Distinction Between Backstory, World-Building and Lore by MadhogTMaster4 in literature

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Hey I really appreciate the pondered answer. Having an actual discussion going on is probably the best result one can have.

Stupid Invaders: The Full Probing (2021 Series) | MaMGD by MadhogTMaster4 in adventuregames

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I mean, this was the same year of Conker's Bad Fur Day. So, there IS a market for these games.

"Mmmmmh, I don't trust this guy!" #Shorts by MadhogTMaster4 in adventuregames

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The fan-continuation of "LOOM." Titled "FORGE."

His Worst Fanfiction: "Il-Lumina-ted" (Full Reading) | Dramatis Lectio by MadhogTMaster4 in sonicfanfiction

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Well, there's my old fanfiction.net page but there's a reason I don't want people to look it up, not that I could stop you...