Angeline Trevena
@angelinetrevena.bsky.social
Bestselling indie author and freelance illustrator. Exists on coffee. Talks to cats. Duvet hogger. Scared of spiders.
https://stepbystepworldbuilding.com/
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Worldbuilding isn’t just a skill, it’s an adventure.
From building empires and crafting mythologies to sketching maps and structuring magic, my #worldbuilding
guides are here to walk you through it all. Step by step.
Ready to build something incredible?
stepbystepworldbuilding.com/worldbuildin...
From building empires and crafting mythologies to sketching maps and structuring magic, my #worldbuilding
guides are here to walk you through it all. Step by step.
Ready to build something incredible?
stepbystepworldbuilding.com/worldbuildin...
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Build With Me: The Winter Table
Winter has a way of pressing people together.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Out trading today at Black Country Artisan Fairs in the Mander Centre, #Wolverhampton with Pith & Vinegar Studio
Everything you need for your next adventure, whether that's your first fantasy novel, your next campaign, or just tackling the Christmas shopping!
Everything you need for your next adventure, whether that's your first fantasy novel, your next campaign, or just tackling the Christmas shopping!
December 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Out trading today at Black Country Artisan Fairs in the Mander Centre, #Wolverhampton with Pith & Vinegar Studio
Everything you need for your next adventure, whether that's your first fantasy novel, your next campaign, or just tackling the Christmas shopping!
Everything you need for your next adventure, whether that's your first fantasy novel, your next campaign, or just tackling the Christmas shopping!
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
The Politics of Seasons
Most worlds follow static systems of power.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
This Saturday, I'll be trading at Black Country Artisan Fairs in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton alongside Pith & Vinegar Studio.
I'll have copies of my latest #worldbuilding guide, Building Fantasy Cities, along with all the others in the series.
I'll have copies of my latest #worldbuilding guide, Building Fantasy Cities, along with all the others in the series.
December 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
This Saturday, I'll be trading at Black Country Artisan Fairs in the Mander Centre, Wolverhampton alongside Pith & Vinegar Studio.
I'll have copies of my latest #worldbuilding guide, Building Fantasy Cities, along with all the others in the series.
I'll have copies of my latest #worldbuilding guide, Building Fantasy Cities, along with all the others in the series.
Friend: Is #worldbuilding really that complicated?
Me (holding 12 tabs open on medieval metallurgy): Not at all.
Me (holding 12 tabs open on medieval metallurgy): Not at all.
December 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Friend: Is #worldbuilding really that complicated?
Me (holding 12 tabs open on medieval metallurgy): Not at all.
Me (holding 12 tabs open on medieval metallurgy): Not at all.
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Tiny Details, Big World: 5 Quick Wins for Better Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding doesn’t always need big timelines, complex economies, or family trees that stretch back nine generations.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
A few events left this year, and already several booked for 2026. We'll be popping up in some new places, so keep an eye on my socials.
Or, you can keep up by joining my mailing list. You'll also receive the Creating a Timeline worksheet absolutely free.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
Or, you can keep up by joining my mailing list. You'll also receive the Creating a Timeline worksheet absolutely free.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
A few events left this year, and already several booked for 2026. We'll be popping up in some new places, so keep an eye on my socials.
Or, you can keep up by joining my mailing list. You'll also receive the Creating a Timeline worksheet absolutely free.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
Or, you can keep up by joining my mailing list. You'll also receive the Creating a Timeline worksheet absolutely free.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
The First Fire
It’s one thing to gather around a natural blaze, such as a lightning-struck tree, a lava flow, or a lucky pocket of sulphur near the surface, but the moment someone decides to make fire on purpose?
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Tomorrow, I'm taking part in the online #Dice Demons #Market.
Browse and buy from a host of geeky, indie makers and creators from the comfort of your own sofa; no need to change out of your pyjamas!
Hope over to Facebook and join the Dice Demons Market group: www.facebook.com/share/g/1apG...
Browse and buy from a host of geeky, indie makers and creators from the comfort of your own sofa; no need to change out of your pyjamas!
Hope over to Facebook and join the Dice Demons Market group: www.facebook.com/share/g/1apG...
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Tomorrow, I'm taking part in the online #Dice Demons #Market.
Browse and buy from a host of geeky, indie makers and creators from the comfort of your own sofa; no need to change out of your pyjamas!
Hope over to Facebook and join the Dice Demons Market group: www.facebook.com/share/g/1apG...
Browse and buy from a host of geeky, indie makers and creators from the comfort of your own sofa; no need to change out of your pyjamas!
Hope over to Facebook and join the Dice Demons Market group: www.facebook.com/share/g/1apG...
I now have paperback copies of my brand new book, Building Fantasy Cities, in stock. So you'll be able to pick up a copy at any of my upcoming events.
November 25, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I now have paperback copies of my brand new book, Building Fantasy Cities, in stock. So you'll be able to pick up a copy at any of my upcoming events.
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Small Rituals, Big Meaning
Not every ritual begins in a temple or a throne room.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
There are only 2 days left to get the City Hex Map Builder free when you buy Building Fantasy Cities ebook from my webstore.
No need to add the hex map to your basket, it will automatically add at checkout. Until the end of Sunday.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
No need to add the hex map to your basket, it will automatically add at checkout. Until the end of Sunday.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 AM
There are only 2 days left to get the City Hex Map Builder free when you buy Building Fantasy Cities ebook from my webstore.
No need to add the hex map to your basket, it will automatically add at checkout. Until the end of Sunday.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
No need to add the hex map to your basket, it will automatically add at checkout. Until the end of Sunday.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
Worldbuilding Seeds starts Nov 25th!
A free mini #worldbuilding course, plus exclusive worksheets, sent straight to your inbox.
Already on my mailing list? You’re all set, you’ll get it automatically.
Not on it yet? Sign up by Nov 24th to join in.
www.subscribepage.com/worldbuildin...
A free mini #worldbuilding course, plus exclusive worksheets, sent straight to your inbox.
Already on my mailing list? You’re all set, you’ll get it automatically.
Not on it yet? Sign up by Nov 24th to join in.
www.subscribepage.com/worldbuildin...
November 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Worldbuilding Seeds starts Nov 25th!
A free mini #worldbuilding course, plus exclusive worksheets, sent straight to your inbox.
Already on my mailing list? You’re all set, you’ll get it automatically.
Not on it yet? Sign up by Nov 24th to join in.
www.subscribepage.com/worldbuildin...
A free mini #worldbuilding course, plus exclusive worksheets, sent straight to your inbox.
Already on my mailing list? You’re all set, you’ll get it automatically.
Not on it yet? Sign up by Nov 24th to join in.
www.subscribepage.com/worldbuildin...
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Lost Pages: Discover the Scraps Where Worlds Begin
Another fragment drifts out of the journals of Lichenfold today; a small piece of sky-lore from the shores of the Lichen Lakes.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
It's definitely a day for staying cosy at home. Brrrrr! If only I didn't have to go out.
I wish us humans could hibernate!
I wish us humans could hibernate!
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
It's definitely a day for staying cosy at home. Brrrrr! If only I didn't have to go out.
I wish us humans could hibernate!
I wish us humans could hibernate!
I have a few more events to go before the end of the year, where you can find me, my #worldbuilding guides, and my hand-drawn maps.
I'll also be giving a short talk about worldbuilding at Burton Book Bash so do come along if you're nearby.
I'll also be giving a short talk about worldbuilding at Burton Book Bash so do come along if you're nearby.
November 19, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I have a few more events to go before the end of the year, where you can find me, my #worldbuilding guides, and my hand-drawn maps.
I'll also be giving a short talk about worldbuilding at Burton Book Bash so do come along if you're nearby.
I'll also be giving a short talk about worldbuilding at Burton Book Bash so do come along if you're nearby.
Building Fantasy Cities is now available in paperback from Amazon.
Same prompts, questions, and ideas, with added space to write and gather together all your #worldbuilding notes.
Pick up your copy today, and step into the streets of your fantasy city.
books2read.com/u/3ykaE6?sto...
Same prompts, questions, and ideas, with added space to write and gather together all your #worldbuilding notes.
Pick up your copy today, and step into the streets of your fantasy city.
books2read.com/u/3ykaE6?sto...
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Building Fantasy Cities is now available in paperback from Amazon.
Same prompts, questions, and ideas, with added space to write and gather together all your #worldbuilding notes.
Pick up your copy today, and step into the streets of your fantasy city.
books2read.com/u/3ykaE6?sto...
Same prompts, questions, and ideas, with added space to write and gather together all your #worldbuilding notes.
Pick up your copy today, and step into the streets of your fantasy city.
books2read.com/u/3ykaE6?sto...
Struggling to make sense of your world’s history?
Join my #worldbuilding newsletter and get my Creating a Timeline worksheet; a free, printable tool to chart ages of magic, conflict, culture, and change.
Perfect for writers & GMs whose lore has… gotten out of hand.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
Join my #worldbuilding newsletter and get my Creating a Timeline worksheet; a free, printable tool to chart ages of magic, conflict, culture, and change.
Perfect for writers & GMs whose lore has… gotten out of hand.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Struggling to make sense of your world’s history?
Join my #worldbuilding newsletter and get my Creating a Timeline worksheet; a free, printable tool to chart ages of magic, conflict, culture, and change.
Perfect for writers & GMs whose lore has… gotten out of hand.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
Join my #worldbuilding newsletter and get my Creating a Timeline worksheet; a free, printable tool to chart ages of magic, conflict, culture, and change.
Perfect for writers & GMs whose lore has… gotten out of hand.
subscribepage.com/worldbuilding
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Roll to Build: Shrine by the Streetlight
Not all shrines are grand or sanctioned.
open.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Through November, I’m offering 10% off all of my Ko-fi #commissions!
Whether it's a bite-sized #FantasyMap, worldbuilding lore, custom prompts, or a #worldbuilding review, now’s the perfect time to grab one.
Ends 30th Nov with multi-use code NOV10
ko-fi.com/angelinetrev...
#KofiDiscountChallenge
Whether it's a bite-sized #FantasyMap, worldbuilding lore, custom prompts, or a #worldbuilding review, now’s the perfect time to grab one.
Ends 30th Nov with multi-use code NOV10
ko-fi.com/angelinetrev...
#KofiDiscountChallenge
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Through November, I’m offering 10% off all of my Ko-fi #commissions!
Whether it's a bite-sized #FantasyMap, worldbuilding lore, custom prompts, or a #worldbuilding review, now’s the perfect time to grab one.
Ends 30th Nov with multi-use code NOV10
ko-fi.com/angelinetrev...
#KofiDiscountChallenge
Whether it's a bite-sized #FantasyMap, worldbuilding lore, custom prompts, or a #worldbuilding review, now’s the perfect time to grab one.
Ends 30th Nov with multi-use code NOV10
ko-fi.com/angelinetrev...
#KofiDiscountChallenge
Building Fantasy Cities ebook is out now, exclusively from my webstore.
You’ll also get the City Hex Map Builder free. No need to add it, it’ll appear automatically at checkout.
Offer ends 23rd November.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
#worldbuilding
You’ll also get the City Hex Map Builder free. No need to add it, it’ll appear automatically at checkout.
Offer ends 23rd November.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
#worldbuilding
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Building Fantasy Cities ebook is out now, exclusively from my webstore.
You’ll also get the City Hex Map Builder free. No need to add it, it’ll appear automatically at checkout.
Offer ends 23rd November.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
#worldbuilding
You’ll also get the City Hex Map Builder free. No need to add it, it’ll appear automatically at checkout.
Offer ends 23rd November.
step-by-step-worldbuilding-shop.fourthwall.com/products/bui...
#worldbuilding
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Ask Me Anything
I woke to find a scroll tacked to the noticeboard at the edge of the old market square.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
All set up and ready for the #DerbyBookFestival Autumn Book & Craft Market at Derby Market Hall.
Come along, grab a book, a map, and chat all things fantasy #worldbuilding!
Come along, grab a book, a map, and chat all things fantasy #worldbuilding!
November 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
All set up and ready for the #DerbyBookFestival Autumn Book & Craft Market at Derby Market Hall.
Come along, grab a book, a map, and chat all things fantasy #worldbuilding!
Come along, grab a book, a map, and chat all things fantasy #worldbuilding!
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
Sneak Peek: Building Fantasy Cities
Ahead of it’s release, I wanted to share a sneaky peek inside Building Fantasy Cities with you; a chapter, hot off the page, and available only to paid subscribers.
open.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New #worldbuilding post on Substack...
This Saturday, I'll be trading at Derby Market Hall as part of the Derby Book Festival Autumn Book & Craft Market.
Come and browse my fantasy #worldbuilding guides, check out my hand-drawn #maps, and just have a chat about building worlds.
Hope to see you there!
Come and browse my fantasy #worldbuilding guides, check out my hand-drawn #maps, and just have a chat about building worlds.
Hope to see you there!
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This Saturday, I'll be trading at Derby Market Hall as part of the Derby Book Festival Autumn Book & Craft Market.
Come and browse my fantasy #worldbuilding guides, check out my hand-drawn #maps, and just have a chat about building worlds.
Hope to see you there!
Come and browse my fantasy #worldbuilding guides, check out my hand-drawn #maps, and just have a chat about building worlds.
Hope to see you there!