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March 27, 2026

$A cracked section of asphalt reveals broken stone beneath the surface, lit by warm sunlight. The fractured ground suggests shifting land or fault lines, symbolizing borders, divisions, and the hidden tensions beneath the surface of the earth. hearts and minds TEXT: Maps, John McMahon, Poetry$

Published by John McMahon at March 27, 2026

Maps

My land is small, but it’s strong. We march in powerful unison Over hearts and minds.

October 26, 2023

Published by Tandy Malinak at October 26, 2023

Worldbuilding 101: Maps, the Story Blueprint

Your map represents the world your characters live in. It might be as small as a doll’s house or as large as a multi-galaxy supercluster, and that’s fine…provided you can keep it all straight.

October 5, 2023

Published by Tandy Malinak at October 5, 2023

Mapmaking Ideas for Those Who Don’t Draw

Maps don’t have to be hard. They certainly don’t have to be impossible. They just need a little creativity of a different sort.