How do you start an apocalypse story?

World-building tips for writers of apocalyptic fiction:

1. Take us somewhere we’ve never been.
2. Think about your characters and how they will interact in the new world.
3. Think about your ending before you begin.
4. Create a world that challenges your characters at every turn, a world where they must adapt in order to survive.

What makes a good apocalypse story?

Decide what kind of apocalyptic story it is: before the world ended, while the world ended, or after the world ended. Decide why the world ended and how: plague, nuclear war, aliens contact, etc. Decide how your character(s) survived the apocalypse (e.g. immune). If you don’t, you’ll leave major holes in your story.

How do you write a realistic zombie apocalypse?

Brandon’s Top 10 Tips for Writing Zombie Fiction

1. Invest in your characters.
2. Take your story into uncharted territory.
3. Remember that humans can be scary, too.
4. Read widely, both in and out of the zombie genre.
5. Develop your vision for the “new world.”
6. When you get stuck, follow your instincts.

What are some tips for writing a zombie apocalypse novel?

I’m writing a zombie apocalypse novel. Do you have any tips, plot suggestions or common mistakes I should avoid? Don’t ever let your Heroes find a huge stash of weapons and ammunition, medical supplies, or a place of relative safety. You’re never going to find anything like an operating machine gun. Worn, rusted Pistols that need cleaning, sure.

Should you start your story before or after the Apocalypse?

If you’re writing a dystopia-style novel, where a new and harsh world order has been established, you’ll probably want to start your story after the apocalyptic event. This allows you to spend more time in the dystopia you’ve created, which is the real story.

Can I use zombie plot ideas for my own work?

If you want to use one of these zombie plot ideas for your own work, you might do some research to see if something like it already exists. Or skip the due diligence and charge forth in your own fashion, with your own fresh perspective. Make it your own. I leave that up to you.

Why do people write apocalyptic fiction?

Writing apocalyptic fiction has its own appeal as well, especially for those writers who like to envision a world beyond our own. Writing within this genre gives you an opportunity to wipe the slate clean, so to speak, and rebuild society in the manner of your choosing.