Paizo Open Call

[ravells]

I don't think we're going to be able to retire on it. But if it's any indication, when I did that Richard Morgan comp, I did this:
1. Read the book to enjoy it.
2. Read it again but this time with a highlighter and highlight everything which gives you a clue about the geography.
3. You then read all the highlighted bits again and make separate notes. For example there was one bit which read that place X was 'a two day gusty ride' from place Y. You could guage roughly the distances picking up on descriptions like these. (In fact I think I'll post my notes here which may be helpful).
4. As you're doing this, you're sketching out the map with a pencil. I think I must have made about 20 iterations of that map at least, but I was on garden leave and had the time.
5. I still didn't win the competition! Or at least I've heard nothing.

It's not easy!