World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast
Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer & RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their needs, Myths and Legends and how to avoid worldbuilding plotholes in this inspiring weekly podcast! If you want to ask questions or leave comments, you can find us on Twitter @worldanvil or email us a [email protected]. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 99
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Modern Mythic Fantasy with Abigail Owen (part 1)
Storytellers have been remixing tales of Greek gods since... well, ancient Greece! Kat chats with award-winning author Abigail Owens, whose new release Games Gods Play retells the Hades/Persephone my…
Adapting Life to Creative Capacity with Sandra Tayler (part 2)
How do you fit creative work into an already jam-packed life? Especially when you must account for things like physical and mental health challenges? Join Janet and author Sandra Tayler, whose new bo…
Adapting Life to Creative Capacity with Sandra Tayler (part 1)
How do you fit creative work into an already jam-packed life? Especially when you must account for things like physical and mental health challenges? Join Janet and author Sandra Tayler, whose new bo…
Comedy Science Fiction with Andy Law (Part 2)
To celebrate Douglas Adam's iconic "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" we're talking about Comedy Science Fiction. Comedy Scifi is an oft-forgotten genre, but from "Galaxy Quest" to "Rick and Morty" t…
Comedy Science Fiction with Andy Law (Part 1)
To celebrate Douglas Adam's iconic "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" we're talking about Comedy Science Fiction. Comedy Scifi is an oft-forgotten genre, but from "Galaxy Quest" to "Rick and Morty" t…
Anthologies - What, Why & How with Bona Books (Part 2)
If you're writing short stories, it's good to know what an anthology is, what different kinds of anthologies exist, why people produce them, and how to write for one! Janet & Kat are joined by writin…
Anthologies - What, Why & How with Bona Books (Part 1)
If you're writing short stories, it's good to know what an anthology is, what different kinds of anthologies exist, why people produce them, and how to write for one! Janet & Kat are joined by writin…
Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale
The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new…
Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale
The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new…
Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts
Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tablet…
Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts
Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tablet…
Episode 52, part 2: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney
What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your …
Episode 52, part 1: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney
What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your …
Episode 51, part 2: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman
Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can…
Episode 51, part 1: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman
Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can…
Episode 50, part 2: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski
Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to …
Episode 50, part 1: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski
Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to …
Episode 49, part 2: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty
We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - sp…
Episode 49, part 1: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty
We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - sp…
Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell
The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet …