Hi, writers out there!
Do you think you should make a map that features lands from your stories? Expect your readers to thank you for it, as they may appreciate a visual illustration of your world’s layout. It might ease the readability as they try to picture your story’s scenery. Even if you don’t write fantasy but write historical fiction, a map would also be beneficial, especially if readers may not be familiar with the country or state.
What does the process look like? The following link shows how author Krystine Kercher created her maps. Here, she illustrates what color schemes make the best maps for her worlds of Astarkand and Altesse. Colors that stand out yet are easy on the eyes.
This here is a map of Astarkand. To learn more about Kercher’s Legends of Astarkand, here’s an overall look at the series:
K.A. Ramstad 