Category: Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding Communication: tying your world toge...
Posted by Janet Forbes | Jun 24, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 3 |
Power in Worldbuilding: Need, Agency, and Action
Posted by Janet Forbes | Jun 3, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 5 |
Inner Worlds & Inner Peace: Mental Health Mon...
Posted by Kat French | May 6, 2023 | Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Hard and soft worldbuilding: know the difference!
Posted by Roc Humet | Mar 15, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
5 examples of fantasy history to inspire you!
Posted by Roc Humet | Sep 3, 2022 | Pro Tips, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Organizing Your World
by Kat French | May 3, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 1 |
Whether you’re crafting the next epic fantasy novel or designing the ultimate gaming realm,...
Read MoreStory Hooks: Adding Drama, Conflict & Antagonist Characters
by Kat French | Apr 26, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Worldbuilding encourages you to think in terms of eons, continents, and mass populations. When...
Read MoreWorldbuilding Religion, Mythology, and History
by Kat French | Apr 19, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
As long as there have been people, there have been stories. Some explain a shared past –...
Read MorePopulating Your World: Sapient Species, Cultures & Commerce
by Kat French | Apr 13, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
You may have crafted an amazing landscape for your tabletop RPG or novel setting. You may have...
Read MoreLaying the Groundwork: Worldbuilding Terrain, Climate & Maps
by Kat French | Apr 5, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Let’s take a deeper look at worldbuilding terrain, climate and maps! Storytellers often ask “where...
Read MoreHow to Do the Gygax 75 Challenge in World Anvil
by Kat French | Apr 2, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Gamemasters have unique worldbuilding challenges. Especially when you transition from player to...
Read MoreWriting Lore: Create Depth with Focus Areas
by Kat French | Mar 29, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 1 |
New worldbuilders often struggle with overwhelm. There are too many choices when writing lore for...
Read MoreWhy Worldbuild? The Secret to Staying Inspired
by Kat French | Mar 22, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
There are a few big stumbling blocks every storyteller faces when tackling a worldbuilding...
Read MoreYour First 10 Worldbuilding Articles
by Kat French | Mar 15, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Every game or book setting always starts with a single big idea – that’s your premise. But...
Read MoreMaking the extraordinary relatable: Dimday Red
by worldanvil | Feb 19, 2024 | Sage Spotlight, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Today we’re pleased to feature a guest post from Spiros Drakatos, Game Designer and Creator...
Read MoreThe Triangle of Power: Creating magic items that make sense
by Janet Forbes | Feb 3, 2024 | Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Worldbuilding Magic Systems and technology is so much fun, but it can also be daunting –...
Read MoreWorldbuilding as Community Building: Twilight Force
by Kat French | Jan 17, 2024 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Twilight Force, a Swedish power metal band, has taken an unconventional route in engaging fans by...
Read MoreTop 100 Articles on World Anvil – Community Picks 2023!
by Janet Forbes | Dec 21, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Which were the best World Anvil articles this year…. according to the Community? Well, the...
Read MorePortal Fantasy: A Journey to Imagination
by Kat French | Dec 19, 2023 | DM Tips & Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Are you sick of the ordinary world? Want to escape to a place of wonder and danger – but...
Read MoreCyberpunk RPGs & Fiction: Worlds of Neon & Noir
by Kat French | Dec 15, 2023 | DM Tips & Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Do you long to explore the darker side of the future? Are you fascinated with the idea of a seedy,...
Read MoreCreating a Science Fantasy Setting for Your Game or Novel
by Kat French | Dec 11, 2023 | DM Tips & Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 1 |
Can’t decide between science fiction and fantasy for your game or novel setting? You don’t have to...
Read MoreSurprising Benefits of Worldbuilding, for your brain and your pocket!
by worldanvil | Dec 5, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
If you’re a regular here, you won’t be shocked to know I think worldbuilding is pretty...
Read MoreDread Romantic: Making a Wholesome Apocalypse with CSS & BBCode
by Kat French | Dec 3, 2023 | Sage Spotlight, World Anvil | 0 |
This holiday season, we’ve been highlighting some amazing work from the World Anvil community....
Read MoreRomantasy: A Guide for Writers & GMs
by Kat French | Nov 27, 2023 | Game Design, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Romantasy has exploded in popularity, with an increasing number of books and games exploring this...
Read MoreWhat is Sword & Sorcery?
by Kat French | Nov 24, 2023 | DM Tips & Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Sword & sorcery stands out as a fantasy subgenre defined by its rugged heroes, their mastery...
Read MoreUrban Fantasy Worldbuilding: Mixing the Magical & the Mundane
by Kat French | Nov 10, 2023 | DM Tips & Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
When we talk about fantasy worldbuilding, most people imagine high fantasy or epic fantasy. Maybe...
Read MoreSci Fi Worldbuilding Essentials for Fiction & Games
by Kat French | Oct 16, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
In the boundless expanse of science fiction, crafting immersive and captivating worlds is an art...
Read MoreFantasy Worldbuilding: A Step by Step Guide
by Kat French | Oct 9, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Fantasy worldbuilding brings places to life that defy imagination. It creates realms where magic...
Read MoreAdapting Real-World Cultures for Worldbuilding
by Roc Humet | Aug 16, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
The biggest inspiration for worldbuilding is the real world, so many of us turn to real-world...
Read MoreHow to create a matriarchy in worldbuilding
by Ioanna | Aug 9, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Have you ever considered worldbuilding a matriarchy? Are there any such examples in history and...
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