World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)
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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 hello@worldanvil.com. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!

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  1. Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski

    EPISODE 42

    Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski

    Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!

    34 min
  2. Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski

    EPISODE 42

    Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski

    Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!

    42 min
  3. Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff

    EPISODE 43

    Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff

    In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

    32 min
  4. Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff

    EPISODE 43

    Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff

    In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

    25 min
  5. Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl

    EPISODE 44

    Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl

    Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!

    33 min
  6. Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl

    EPISODE 44

    Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl

    Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!

    32 min

  7. EPISODE 45

    Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with readers on social media.

    29 min

  8. EPISODE 45

    Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

    Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with readers on social media.

    39 min
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About

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 hello@worldanvil.com. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!

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  • Creator
    World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)
  • Episodes
    100
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © World Anvil LTD 2021
  • Show Website
    World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

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