World Anvil Worldbuilding
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Worldbuilding software, campaign manager and novel writing software. Created by two nerds, run with love & passion, supported by the friendliest community on the internet 🥰🥳 Learn more at www.worldanvil.com
Ever wondered how to twist folk tales into something fresh for your fantasy world? Join us as Janet chats with author @shona.kinsella (Daughters of Nicnevin) about adapting folklore!
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ever wondered how to twist folk tales into something fresh for your fantasy world? Join us as Janet chats with author @shona.kinsella (Daughters of Nicnevin) about adapting folklore!
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/worlda...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watc...
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/worlda...
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watc...
For more details, check out our full video -> youtu.be/nbo5VN3hBso
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December 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For more details, check out our full video -> youtu.be/nbo5VN3hBso
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And even more, a way to weave natural conflicts, abundant story ideas, and a dangerous sense of “survival of the fittest” into the very fabric of your world.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
And even more, a way to weave natural conflicts, abundant story ideas, and a dangerous sense of “survival of the fittest” into the very fabric of your world.
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Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass—and evolutionary biology—hold the secret to more dynamic, believable #worldbuilding….
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December 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass—and evolutionary biology—hold the secret to more dynamic, believable #worldbuilding….
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Want more? Check out our full video -> youtu.be/0Di7BSes45w
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December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Want more? Check out our full video -> youtu.be/0Di7BSes45w
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Explore what portal fantasy is, famous examples & common tropes, and where to start worldbuilding (as well as what you can leave for later).
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December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Explore what portal fantasy is, famous examples & common tropes, and where to start worldbuilding (as well as what you can leave for later).
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It's easy to see why Portal Fantasy is a popular subgenre - it's ✨literally✨ the best of both
worlds!
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worlds!
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December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
It's easy to see why Portal Fantasy is a popular subgenre - it's ✨literally✨ the best of both
worlds!
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worlds!
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It's cozy season! So let's talk about creating swoon-worthy side characters for your ttRPGs with co-authors of STRIXHAVEN: CURRICULUM OF CHAOS, Amanda Hamon & T. Alexander Stangroom!
Watch live at 10AM PST | 1PM EST | 6PM UK
www.twitch.tv/worlda... OR www.youtube.com/watc...
Watch live at 10AM PST | 1PM EST | 6PM UK
www.twitch.tv/worlda... OR www.youtube.com/watc...
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's cozy season! So let's talk about creating swoon-worthy side characters for your ttRPGs with co-authors of STRIXHAVEN: CURRICULUM OF CHAOS, Amanda Hamon & T. Alexander Stangroom!
Watch live at 10AM PST | 1PM EST | 6PM UK
www.twitch.tv/worlda... OR www.youtube.com/watc...
Watch live at 10AM PST | 1PM EST | 6PM UK
www.twitch.tv/worlda... OR www.youtube.com/watc...
Use this template to get readers & players INSPIRED! Want more? Watch our full video ➡️ youtu.be/BPcYm6IsaO4
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Use this template to get readers & players INSPIRED! Want more? Watch our full video ➡️ youtu.be/BPcYm6IsaO4
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Religions are powerful factions that shape stories, settings & characters. And you can build one for your RPG campaign or fantasy novel RIGHT NOW by answering just 4 questions.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Religions are powerful factions that shape stories, settings & characters. And you can build one for your RPG campaign or fantasy novel RIGHT NOW by answering just 4 questions.
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📍SAVE THIS POST! If you’re worldbuilding a religion, start with these questions!
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📍SAVE THIS POST! If you’re worldbuilding a religion, start with these questions!
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Want to know more? Watch our full video on how to start worldbuilding a traditional second-world fantasy setting! youtu.be/WZWCImv6fKY
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December 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Want to know more? Watch our full video on how to start worldbuilding a traditional second-world fantasy setting! youtu.be/WZWCImv6fKY
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Here's a handy checklist to help you sort out the stuff you NEED to know up front—and the stuff you can deal with later. 😉
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December 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Here's a handy checklist to help you sort out the stuff you NEED to know up front—and the stuff you can deal with later. 😉
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A second world setting is a BIG undertaking, BUT you can get started with just the essentials...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A second world setting is a BIG undertaking, BUT you can get started with just the essentials...
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Want more? Watch the full video! -> youtu.be/zwpMHFtVLHQ
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Want more? Watch the full video! -> youtu.be/zwpMHFtVLHQ
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Here's a helpful framework you can test,
tweak, and totally make your own, whether you're a
plotter, pantser or something in-between!
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tweak, and totally make your own, whether you're a
plotter, pantser or something in-between!
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here's a helpful framework you can test,
tweak, and totally make your own, whether you're a
plotter, pantser or something in-between!
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tweak, and totally make your own, whether you're a
plotter, pantser or something in-between!
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Ever wondered when you should worldbuild
your novel setting? Before you write? While you write?
Or after?
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your novel setting? Before you write? While you write?
Or after?
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ever wondered when you should worldbuild
your novel setting? Before you write? While you write?
Or after?
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your novel setting? Before you write? While you write?
Or after?
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We have big dreams for our creative work. But as the year winds down... life often gets messy. Join Janet & guest @sandratayler.bsky.social author of Structuring Life to Support Creativity, as they discuss how to stay creative when life gets CHAOTIC.
WATCH HERE -> www.youtube.com/watc...
WATCH HERE -> www.youtube.com/watc...
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We have big dreams for our creative work. But as the year winds down... life often gets messy. Join Janet & guest @sandratayler.bsky.social author of Structuring Life to Support Creativity, as they discuss how to stay creative when life gets CHAOTIC.
WATCH HERE -> www.youtube.com/watc...
WATCH HERE -> www.youtube.com/watc...
For more details, check out the FULL VIDEO -> youtu.be/ULWK2QtupY4
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
For more details, check out the FULL VIDEO -> youtu.be/ULWK2QtupY4
Here's the difference between premise & theme, how to spot a missing or mangled theme, and how to fix it.
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Here's the difference between premise & theme, how to spot a missing or mangled theme, and how to fix it.
Speculative fiction writers can fall in love with their premise, then write a story that explores a Big Idea... but isn't ABOUT anything deeper.
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Speculative fiction writers can fall in love with their premise, then write a story that explores a Big Idea... but isn't ABOUT anything deeper.
Theme is often the missing ingredient in rejected fantasy & scifi short stories.
November 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Theme is often the missing ingredient in rejected fantasy & scifi short stories.
D&D players! Here are 5 totally free gifts that will make your GM's heart grow three sizes this holiday season, to thank them for all the hard work they do to make your campaign fun. ➡️ youtu.be/owV8rNlvDIY
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
D&D players! Here are 5 totally free gifts that will make your GM's heart grow three sizes this holiday season, to thank them for all the hard work they do to make your campaign fun. ➡️ youtu.be/owV8rNlvDIY
You WANT players invested in your worldbuilding. BUT—it's your creative baby, and they are chaos gremlins. How do you solve this AND make downtime more fun? By letting them build a home (and hirelings) they care about! Let's talk BASTIONS. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=evPQ...
October 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
You WANT players invested in your worldbuilding. BUT—it's your creative baby, and they are chaos gremlins. How do you solve this AND make downtime more fun? By letting them build a home (and hirelings) they care about! Let's talk BASTIONS. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=evPQ...
Here are 6 tips to fix this common #worldbuilding issue! Want more? Check out our FULL VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=5fhE3Zb-YyE
October 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Here are 6 tips to fix this common #worldbuilding issue! Want more? Check out our FULL VIDEO: youtube.com/watch?v=5fhE3Zb-YyE