When you create a world, district, city, or even just a certain building out of nothing, it is a good idea to draw a map.
Why? Here, I will present you with five reasons to draw a map when writing fiction.
1. To Get Your Bearings. Even if you never publish the maps along with the book, it is still a very helpful thing so that at least you know what you're talking about when you write the story. 2. Minimizes Contradictions. Contradictions are a big pitfall in fiction. Especially when you make up your own territory. Let me explain: Say that in one part of the book you write that the North side of the mountain is overrun by Trolls. But in another part of it, you forget what you said about that side, so your characters go through, undisturbed. It is an embarrassing error. A map would keep you from making such mistakes.
3. Reference Point for your Readers. Have you ever gotten lost in the many, many kingdoms, territories, districts, or lands that are in a book? The best way to avoid confusion from your reader is including a map.
Here are a few famous maps from books:
Map of Middle Earth (The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings)
Map of Narnia (Chronicles of Narnia Series)
Map of Alagaesia (The Inheritance Cycle Series)
And there you have it!
-The Bandit
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