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King Leopold's Ghost, We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families, Africans, The Kingdoms of the Savanna, The Rainbow and The Kings, Queen Njinga of Angola, The Bamana Empire by the Niger.

Northern Africa is where you should start. North Africa has the most human-interactive history because of the proximity to Europe. From there, just make your way down south.

I highly recommend African history. There are many misconceptions about the nature of African society because very few take a deep dive into the civilizations that inhabited the land before the time of colonization. The tale of Africa is such a tragic one, as well. A birthplace of many...

Have you ever considered looking into African history? Very interesting stuff. Especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

Like others have previously stated, it is ridiculous that someone would say you are a "bad" writer for sticking with your comfort character. You can have one character and expand upon that individual endlessly, giving a rise to many interesting plotlines, quirks, and interactions. The...

I think what is important to keep in mind is that form will follow function. The functionality of a vehicle, or of any device, is to help tell your story. In a world where petroleum is scarce and your party needs to navigate a great distance, fuel efficiency will be paramount. In this case, you...

The way that I have been most successful with worldbuilding is by being a child. If you have ever been privileged enough to have the company of a curious toddler, they always ask "why?" The funny thing is how simple the question is yet how much thought it invokes. "Why?" is the foundation of all...

Repeatedly you mention how you are concerned that you are placing your rebellion in a David vs. Goliath scenario, which you are. However, as in the biblical account, David overcomes Goliath with a well-placed stone to the forehead. Granted, David had the Lord on his side, but that is...

Priestar. Aspiring writer.