In the world of literature, there is a genre that beckons us to transcend the ordinary and explore realms where imagination reigns supreme—epic fantasy. But what makes epic fantasy ✨epic✨? Where did the genre come from and what are its defining traits and tropes? We sat down with expert Celeste Conowitch from Kobold Press, to […]

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This post is from guest author Jesper Schmidt of AmWritingFantasy.com. Jesper Schmidt is a Danish bestselling fantasy author who also dabbles in non-fiction. He has a passion for fantasy maps and wrote a step-by-step guidebook on how to design your own maps, as well as several books written together with Autumn Birt on the art […]

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Summer Camp season is over, and a new month starts! Let’s look at the latest developments and news for this month on World Anvil. ⚙️ New and upgraded features Here’s what’s new this month in the dev space! ⚙️ New API: the first Release Candidate of the new API (codenamed Boromir) is out for Alchemists This will […]

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How can worldbuilding help your mental health? We’ll uncover how creating fictional worlds can impact your real-world mental health, offering you unique insights and practical strategies to build a happier, healthier mind. We sat down with Christina Christidou, an art therapist and artist, to talk about the benefits and effects of worldbuilding on your mental […]

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We’re very excited to announce the winners of Summer Camp 2023! Congratulations to EVERYONE who participated—building up your world is an amazing prize in itself! This post has the list of the prize draw winners—if you won, read carefully to know what you need to do to claim your prize. If you have any questions, […]

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GM burnout is a very serious issue that can destroy a game and even have negative effects on your off-the-table friendships. After all, GMs have a lot of responsibility and pressure, so it’s very important to know what burnout is so you can prevent it and fix it before it’s too late! So this time, […]

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The biggest inspiration for worldbuilding is the real world, so many of us turn to real-world cultures when designing our own! They are amazing resources, but it’s important to be careful—not only because misrepresenting them can hurt those cultures, but also because it can hurt your own writing. Janet interviewed Basheer Ghouse, game designer and […]

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Have you ever considered worldbuilding a matriarchy? Are there any such examples in history and what would a matriarchy need in order to work? To celebrate Mother’s Day, Janet, the founder of World Anvil chats with her own mother, archaeologist and ancient historian Professor Lin Foxhall, about matriarchies and gender dynamics, both past and imagined. […]

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Writers and worldbuilders often have BIG creative goals! After all, we’re inventing entire fictional universes. Also, big events for creators – like Summer Camp, Worldember, and NaNoWriMo – can prompt us to set even more ambitious goals. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? How do you maintain your motivation when life happens? […]

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July has ended, and with it the core of Summer Camp! Regardless of how many prompts you answered, if you answered any prompts and expanded your world—you’re a winner! Don’t forget to claim your SUMMER CAMP WINNER certificate here! Now, let’s take a look at what we have in store for you in August. ⚙️ New […]

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