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
Episode 30, part 1: Novel Writing Basics | How to Write a Novel
Part 1: So, you've decided to take the leap and start writing a novel—and now you don't know where to start. Don't worry, that's completely normal! Writing can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have …
Episode 30, part 2: Novel Writing Basics | How to Write a Novel
Part 2: So, you've decided to take the leap and start writing a novel—and now you don't know where to start. Don't worry, that's completely normal! Writing can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have …
Episode 29: Airships & Dragons with Tracy & Laura Hickman
In this episode, we’re talking to industry legends Tracy & Laura Hickman!We discuss the lasting impact and legacy of the Dragonlance novels, their approach to collaborative writing and worldbuilding,…
Episode 28, part 1: Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding with Andy Law
Hard and soft worldbuilding describe the approach or method you use when worldbuilding. If you've heard of the terms pantsing and plotting when talking about writing, it's a similar concept! Hard wor…
Episode 28, part 2: Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding with Andy Law
Part 2! Hard and soft worldbuilding describe the approach or method you use when worldbuilding. If you've heard of the terms pantsing and plotting when talking about writing, it's a similar concept! …
Episode 27, part 2: How to Create an RPG System
Part 2! Creating an entire RPG system is a very rewarding experience, as you're able to create a game exactly how you want it! But it's also a big endeavour, which is easy to get overwhelmed by. So J…
Episode 27, part 1: How to Create an RPG System
Creating an entire RPG system is a very rewarding experience, as you're able to create a game exactly how you want it! But it's also a big endeavour, which is easy to get overwhelmed by. So Janet int…
Episode 26 part 1: Creating Great Battle Maps (Even If You Can't Draw)
In this episode, we’re revealing the secrets to Making a Great Battle Map! Our special guest is Till Lammer, CEO and Founder of Dungeon Fog! We're talking about where to set your battles in DnD and R…
Episode 26, part 2: Creating Great Battle Maps (Even If You Can't Draw)
Part 2!
In this episode, we’re revealing the secrets to Making a Great Battle Map! Our special guest is Till Lammer, CEO and Founder of Dungeon Fog! We're talking about where to set your battles in …
Episode 25, part 2: How to Make a Monster with Celeste Conowitch
Part 2! The Monster Manual is an awesome resource to set the stakes of your game, but what if you want something more personalized? Maybe you have your own custom setting, or your players might be ex…
Episode 25, part 1: How to Make a Monster with Celeste Conowitch
The Monster Manual is an awesome resource to set the stakes of your game, but what if you want something more personalized? Maybe you have your own custom setting, or your players might be experience…
Episode 24, part 2: Let Randomness Inspire You with Peter Chiykowski
Part 2! Peter Chiykowski is a modern day renaissance man who graces the podcast with their presence to show us how randomness can inspire your worldbuilding and gamemastering.
Peter Chiykowski is a w…
Episode 24, part 1: Let Randomness Inspire You with Peter Chiykowski
Peter Chiykowski is a modern day renaissance man who graces the podcast with their presence to show us how randomness can inspire your worldbuilding and gamemastering.
Peter Chiykowski is a write, ed…
Episode 23, part 2: Costume Makes Character with Ginny Di
Part 2! Ginny Di joins the show to share some amazing insights on how to bring characters to life through clothing and costume.
Ginny Di is a creator, cosplayer, singer, and the loveliest bean in the…
Episode 23, part 1: Costume Makes Character with Ginny Di
Ginny Di joins the show to share some amazing insights on how to bring characters to life through clothing and costume.
Ginny Di is a creator, cosplayer, singer, and the loveliest bean in the world o…
Episode 22, part 2: Food, The Key to an Immersive World with EatMedieval
Part 2! Eat Medieval! 10/10 would recommend. On this episode Professor Giles Gaspar and Andy Hook from the amazing project Eat Medieval talk about the key to creating an immersive game or story. Food…
Episode 22, part 1: Food, The Key to an Immersive World with EatMedieval
Eat Medieval! 10/10 would recommend. On this episode Professor Giles Gaspar and Andy Hook from the amazing project Eat Medieval talk about the key to creating an immersive game or story. Food.
Giles …
Episode 21, part 2: What to Care about when Creating Characters with Matan Gilat
Part 2! Matan Gilat, Co-Founder & CEO of Eldritch Foundry and long-time player of D&D joins the podcast today to talk about what to care about when creating characters. It's more than just finding th…
Episode 21, part 1: What to Care about when Creating Characters with Matan Gilat
Matan Gilat, Co-Founder & CEO of Eldritch Foundry and long-time player of D&D joins the podcast today to talk about what to care about when creating characters. It's more than just finding the perfec…