Theodore Niretac Tinker has created a handy gem with Fiction Tinker’s Guide to Whimsical Worlds. From love to nature to language in an author’s world, he tackles it all. In this easy-to-digest guide, Tod takes authors on a journey and offers thought-provoking questions and sage recommendations to consider as they craft and refine their own worlds.

As both an editor and author, I plan on returning to Fiction Tinker’s Guide to Whimsical Worlds over and over again. It has such a fantastic variety of topics and examples one might need to create a well-developed world, whether it’s Earth as we know it or an entirely new, magical land. I’m already looking forward to using it for my next series!

I loved the recent developmental session I had with Tod for a story I’m trying to get published. I struggle so hard when it comes to narrowing down plot while keeping world and character building intact. Tod was genius in not just talking through my story with me and helping me nail down specific plot points but also identifying elements that could be added for a richer story. I would highly recommend one of these sessions (and Tod!) to any writer looking to strengthen their story. I’ll definitely be back again and again!

Tod Tinker is a gifted and meticulous editor who spots flaws in a story’s logic and has helped me clarify my thinking and intentions for many pieces of writing. Tod is also a coach who pushes me to do my best work by firmly yet gracefully encouraging me to experiment with other approaches or try different ways.

Tod has helped me take good writing and make it better. Always a joy to work with, and an influence in helping me hold my writing to a higher standard from the get-go. I highly recommend TNT Editing.