Category: Writing Advice
How to Write a Short Story
So, you’re thinking of dipping your toes into short story writing for Adventure April?...
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The Triangle of Power: Creating magic items that make sense
Worldbuilding Magic Systems and technology is so much fun, but it can also be daunting –...
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Writer’s Block vs Flow: How to Channel Obstacles into Inspiration
This is a guest post from Joe Sidery of ProWritingAid.com. Joe is a Creative Writer from...
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Portal Fantasy: A Journey to Imagination
Are you sick of the ordinary world? Want to escape to a place of wonder and danger – but...
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Cyberpunk RPGs & Fiction: Worlds of Neon & Noir
Do you long to explore the darker side of the future? Are you fascinated with the idea of a seedy,...
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Understanding Science Fantasy: Mad Science or Rational Magic?
Can’t decide between science fiction and fantasy? You don’t have to choose! Science fantasy blends...
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What is Upmarket Fiction?
Fantasy and sci-fi writers who follow publishing trends, or are submitting novels to agents and...
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Romantasy: A Guide for Writers & GMs
Romantasy has exploded in popularity, with an increasing number of books and games exploring this...
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What is Sword & Sorcery?
Sword & sorcery stands out as a fantasy subgenre defined by its rugged heroes, their mastery...
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Serial Writing: A Guide to Episodic Fiction & Web Novels
Serial fiction is a form of storytelling which has hooked the imaginations of writers and readers...
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From Worldbuilder to Published Author: Top 3 Tips from Morgan Biscup
I’m Morgan Biscup, long-time World Anvil user and creator of the science fantasy universe of...
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Urban Fantasy Worldbuilding: Mixing the Magical & the Mundane
When we talk about fantasy worldbuilding, most people imagine high fantasy or epic fantasy. Maybe...
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How to Write a Fantasy Book: 7 Tips for a Spellbinding Novel
There are a lot of reasons to write a fantasy book. It’s an opportunity to flex your creative...
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Plotting in High Fantasy: Weaving Intricate Political Intrigue and Epic Quests
This post is from guest author Jesper Schmidt of AmWritingFantasy.com. Jesper Schmidt is a Danish...
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What makes epic fantasy epic?
In the world of literature, there is a genre that beckons us to transcend the ordinary and explore...
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Mastering High Fantasy: A Guide to Epic Storytelling
This post is from guest author Jesper Schmidt of AmWritingFantasy.com. Jesper Schmidt is a Danish...
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Designing for RPGs outside D&D!
While D&D remains iconic, countless other RPG systems provide unique canvases for game...
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How to Keep Creating When Life Happens
Writers and worldbuilders often have BIG creative goals! After all, we’re inventing entire...
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How to make Kitchen Sink Worldbuilding work!
During the initial phase of the worldbuilding process, it is very common to start brainstorming...
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How to represent autistic characters!
Adding characters with autism or any kind of disorder in your worldbuilding is an amazing way to...
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Inner Worlds & Inner Peace: Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. That makes it a great time to check in, both with...
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How to Turn Your TTRPG Game Into a Novel
This is a guest post written by Jenn Lyons, twice-nominated Astounding Award finalist who lives in...
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Publishing with World Anvil—what’s it like?
Publishing is a dream for many authors and worldbuilders, and maybe for you it’s already a...
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Writing with themes to achieve your worldbuilding goals!
Last week, we talked about setting goals, to make sure challenges like Summer Camp, NaNoWrimo, and...
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