Able Quote by David Selby
“When you succeed at creating your own world, whether it's in any realm - like Tolkien was able to do - and people are able to enter that world, it's a special thing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of World‑Building, 2019
Creating immersive worlds lets others experience your vision, fostering shared wonder.
In simple terms: World‑building creates shared experience.
Key Takeaway
Build worlds that invite others.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
community
Mood
enthusiastic
inspirational
Type
creative
philosophical
When to use this quote
- game development
- novel writing
- virtual reality design
- educational simulations
Key Concepts
imagination
narrative design
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make your world accessible?
- What responsibilities do creators have to their audience?
A Different Perspective
Worlds can become echo chambers if not inclusive.
![“The most surprising thing to me is what an incredibly intense effort it's been to create a world from the ground up. I had run a show that had already existed and had been created by the show-runner, Meredith [Stiehm]. It's a very different experience to come in at ground zero and meet people and…” quote by Veena Sud](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/930/veena-sud-27264_casts_the-most-surprising-thing-to-me-is-what_262618.jpg)
