World Anvil Worldbuilding
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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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
Did you know there’s a wild - but 100% true! - story about how the CIA saved 6 people from capture, interrogation, and possible execution… WITH THE POWER OF #WORLDBUILDING! 🌏
September 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Did you know there’s a wild - but 100% true! - story about how the CIA saved 6 people from capture, interrogation, and possible execution… WITH THE POWER OF #WORLDBUILDING! 🌏
It's a killer genre-mashup combination! Join Janet and author Leah R. Cutter as they discuss mixing MYSTERY and FANTASY.
WATCH HERE ➡️www.youtube.com/watc...
WATCH HERE ➡️www.youtube.com/watc...
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's a killer genre-mashup combination! Join Janet and author Leah R. Cutter as they discuss mixing MYSTERY and FANTASY.
WATCH HERE ➡️www.youtube.com/watc...
WATCH HERE ➡️www.youtube.com/watc...
And they’re tailored especially for #worldbuilders, authors, and gamers. This proven process will help you get creatively unblocked and making progress on your sci-fi or fantasy story, setting, or tabletop RPG campaign!
September 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
And they’re tailored especially for #worldbuilders, authors, and gamers. This proven process will help you get creatively unblocked and making progress on your sci-fi or fantasy story, setting, or tabletop RPG campaign!
Here's 5 tried & tested techniques for creative #brainstorming, helping you solve problems and come up with fresh ideas in a hurry!
September 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Here's 5 tried & tested techniques for creative #brainstorming, helping you solve problems and come up with fresh ideas in a hurry!
Play around with intangible costs, unknowable consequences, mysterious creatures, & magic shrouded in myth & misinformation! If you want more advice, check out our full video on elevating low magic settings! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xcd... #fantasy #worldbuilding #DnD #TTRPG #softmagic
August 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Play around with intangible costs, unknowable consequences, mysterious creatures, & magic shrouded in myth & misinformation! If you want more advice, check out our full video on elevating low magic settings! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xcd... #fantasy #worldbuilding #DnD #TTRPG #softmagic
Low magic settings don't have to be underwhelming! You can create a low-magic fantasy world that still feels mystical and enchanting... here's how.
August 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Low magic settings don't have to be underwhelming! You can create a low-magic fantasy world that still feels mystical and enchanting... here's how.
💡 Want more? WATCH our full video (+real world examples!) ➡️ youtu.be/JU9Ery0UlAc
August 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
💡 Want more? WATCH our full video (+real world examples!) ➡️ youtu.be/JU9Ery0UlAc
Here's a gold mine of inspiration! A 5 question template to help you create a mysterious #GHOSTTOWN ... in just 10 minutes! #worldbuilding
August 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Here's a gold mine of inspiration! A 5 question template to help you create a mysterious #GHOSTTOWN ... in just 10 minutes! #worldbuilding
This week, Janet's at seattlein2025.org! Come find her if you're attending - and join her for the #WorldAnvil creator meet-up on Sunday!
August 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This week, Janet's at seattlein2025.org! Come find her if you're attending - and join her for the #WorldAnvil creator meet-up on Sunday!
Ever wondered how to keep a world full of magic hidden? 🤔 Whether it's 🦇 hidden vampires or 👽 interstellar coverups, here's how to get it just right. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watc...
August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ever wondered how to keep a world full of magic hidden? 🤔 Whether it's 🦇 hidden vampires or 👽 interstellar coverups, here's how to get it just right. ➡️ www.youtube.com/watc...
Herding cats? More like "what cats heard"... Janet (and adorable guest) talk about the CIA's attempt to use feline spies to gather intelligence.
It went... poorly. 😆 #worldbuildinginspo
It went... poorly. 😆 #worldbuildinginspo
August 7, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Herding cats? More like "what cats heard"... Janet (and adorable guest) talk about the CIA's attempt to use feline spies to gather intelligence.
It went... poorly. 😆 #worldbuildinginspo
It went... poorly. 😆 #worldbuildinginspo
In this interview excerpt, we chat with Abigail Owen, author of NYT bestselling novel "The Games Gods Play" about the appeal of retelling ancient myths & how putting a modern spin on these oldest of stories is a fun #worldbuilding challenge!
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/rvqgM3Ddrg0
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/rvqgM3Ddrg0
August 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In this interview excerpt, we chat with Abigail Owen, author of NYT bestselling novel "The Games Gods Play" about the appeal of retelling ancient myths & how putting a modern spin on these oldest of stories is a fun #worldbuilding challenge!
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/rvqgM3Ddrg0
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/rvqgM3Ddrg0