Last week, I wrote a post about genre writing and it got me thinking about how to know when a book has enough world-building and if it has enough of the right kind of world building. (The post was …

My journey with fantasy map-making has been an interesting one. I don’t have a design background. Any covers, maps, videos, basically anything […]

Are you creating a magic system? Here's a world building template with a few questions to consider as you create your magic system.

Creating a fictional world of the caliber of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings is no small task. It’s one of the most overwhelming creative endeavors you can undertake. Even the most creatively driven people can burn out before their fictional world is fully realized, and the reason for this is that there are so many things you need to consider to make everything work. Take a look at this article for a comprehensive guide on writing your own fictional world!

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Today we are going to look at the top free D&D map builders around and let you know what makes each of them unique. Hopefully after this you will have all the tools you need to try making maps for your campaign yourself.

This little series of world-building aspects continues! Today, I have a few things you should consider when planning different realms in your fantasy world. Check out my world-building 101 board to find more posts like this that will help you create unique, convincing, and interesting fantasy worlds!

The most important thing I’ve learned as a fantasy writer is to create a magic system for your fictional world that makes sense and is unique In today’s post, I’m sharing some questions you can ask yourself about creating a magic system for your fantasy world to help inspire your creative writing.

A waterfall is an iconic feature to include on your fantasy maps and something you don't see enough. In this tutorial, you will learn some simple steps to walk you through how to draw a waterfall on your map for your next rpg or book. Let’s start mapping!