Worldbuilding School Blog
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The WorldBuilding School is an online resource teaching authors, artists and game designers how to build their own imaginary world. The articles range from step-by-step tutorials to discussions and essays about worldbuilding.
Worldbuilding School Blog
1y ago
ClickUp is a project management tool I’ve used in my freelance business for the past few years. Now I’m using it as a worldbuilding tool to manage the notes and items for my world. There are a number of great worldbuilding tools such as LegendKeeper and World Anvil, however as I already manage my writing ..read more
Worldbuilding School Blog
1y ago
Are short stories a good way to build a world? At the beginning of 2021 I launched Synthmark which is a collection of short stories I’ve written and I’m continuing to write. I’m doing it for fun and because I need a focused creative outlet. The aim with Synthmark, beyond the fun and enjoyment, is ..read more
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1y ago
Calling all dreamers. All fantasy lovers. Calling the ones who sit and doodle; The ones who write. Calling all who build their own worlds;Who imagine stories,And the ones who picture a multiverse of opportunity. This is your time. Not only now,But also in the years to come. So don’t stress.Don’t fret if life doesn’t happen ..read more
Worldbuilding School Blog
1y ago
Photoshop is a great way to make a map. Sure there is other software available which might be easier to get started with, but there is nothing like using Photoshop. To help you get started the articles below will teach you step by step how to draw a map in the same style as the one ..read more
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1y ago
Announcing new ocean icon packs available on the Fantasy Map Market. While creating the Carvik map I realised my map resource kit didn’t have much in the way of icons for oceans or the sea. Even though the maps I draw usually have a lot of water, maybe living on an Island does that to ..read more
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1y ago
“A portal is generally an optimistic thing, both literally and metaphorically… The word encapsulates the idea of passing through, to a new opportunity, to making progress or moving forward, to entering fresh new worlds.” Philippa Lewis; Portals: Gates, Stiles, Windows, Bridges and Other crossings; P1 Let's talk about portals in worldbuilding. Not in the context ..read more
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1y ago
Carvik is the first art time lapse I've published of my process for making fantasy maps. Along with the video I've also written a step by step guide showing how to use Vancano's map generator, so you can follow along. Here's what you can find in this article: Watch the chillout art time lapse video ..read more
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1y ago
The first time I sat down to draw a map, I realized that I had no idea how to figure out the size and scale of the continent I was drawing. How did I know if I should make it 200 miles across or 2,000, and then how did I indicate the scale so that ..read more
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1y ago
Traveling is something that every epic fantasy novel will have to deal with. But, it’s also something not a lot of writers do well. Are you one of them? I’m sure you’ve read the kind of novels I’m talking about. Long, painful stretches of characters walking. Pages and pages of the main character emoting about ..read more
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1y ago
In this guide I'm going to teach you how to draw mountains for a fantasy map. This is part of the Author's Guide to Drawing Maps, and so far we've covered: How to draw land Adding tectonic plates Landscaping your world map How to add prevailing winds and oceanic currents This guide is also available ..read more