Writing lessons from "World of Warcraft"

Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or completely befuddled by its appeal, you can’t deny that gaming has a passionate fanbase.

And one particularly shining example is World of Warcraft.

Author and gamer Moriah Richard has a simple answer to the question of what has drawn so many dedicated users in: storytelling.

So even if you don’t plan to join the fan base anytime soon, Richard suggests taking a page out of its book and putting it in yours.

Head to Writer’s Digest to see Richard’s breakdown of how World of Warcraft excels at storytelling and world-building.

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