Happy timezones, Anvilites! Here’s what’s new this week:
All Summer Camp prompts are out!
The fourth prompt wave, themed around Family, is out! So, with about 2 weeks to the end of Summer Camp, now’s the time to get writing and achieve your goal! Check the challenge page: https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/summercamp-2026/homepage
Stream of Last Chances
This week, we’ll have our traditional Stream of Last Chances, with Secondhand, RPGDinosaurBob, WordiGirl, and LauraBones. Join us this Saturday at 6pm UK/10am Pacific on Twitch for writing streams and community fun: https://twitch.tv/worldanvil
6 Neuroscience “Pleasure Buttons” That Make Worldbuilding Irresistible
What makes readers obsessively return to Middle Earth, rereading the books and rewatching the films year after year? The answer lives in your brain, and we’re breaking down the research about this on this week’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAyjWoQy-rA
Featured article: Every Traveler Their Own Cook: Recipes for the Weary
This week’s featured article, by Valen’s Expeditions, is an in-world cook book that was nominated for the Heart & Minds category in this year’s Worldbuilding Awards! Have a taste of Babikiye’s cuisine: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/babikiye/a/every-traveler-their-own-cook3A-recipes-for-the-weary-item
