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May 24
Psst... Wanna know how to topple an authoritarian regime? And how rebellions spark, succeed or fail?
👀 We're definitely talking only about fiction. Fantasy & sci-fi stuff. For stories & tabletop RPGs. Really. youtu.be/vBDZOqq3bbI #worldbuilding #amwriting #dungeonmastertips
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Campaign planning paralysis is real. 😰 Here are the only things you actually need to nail down before session one. #TTRPG #DnD
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Jun 13
Done right, a warlock patron brings juicy personal costs, complications, and character dilemmas to your campaign. But they can also derail party cohesion and erode trust in the DM. Here's how to get all the upside without the pitfalls. academy.worldanvil.com/blog/…
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Jun 11
Trying to build everything leads to building nothing well. Here's how to choose the right areas to develop deeply - and let the rest stay vague for now. #Worldbuilding
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Jun 10
Sword & sorcery has a reputation for being simple - but writing it well is deceptively hard. ⚔️ Here's what defines the subgenre and how to get the tone right. #Fantasy #Worldbuilding
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Jun 10
From AI to sentient spiders, Adrian Tchaikovsky has crafted some of the most fascinating non-human sapients in fiction. Join us THIS FRIDAY as we discuss things to consider when worldbuilding alien intelligence.
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Jun 9
Short stories aren't just shorter novels - they work completely differently. 📝 Here's what to change about your approach when you make the switch. #AmWriting #ShortStories
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Jun 8
Picking a genre at random means building a world with no clear audience or expectations. Here's how to choose (or combine) genres intentionally - with a full master list. #Worldbuilding #Fantasy
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Jun 7
Published settings not quite fitting your vision? Here's how to build a homebrew world your players will actually invest in. #DnD #Worldbuilding
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Jun 6
Building your world without a plan leads to plot holes. Building it too rigidly kills spontaneity. Here's how to find the balance that works for you. #Worldbuilding
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Jun 6
Urban fantasy falls apart when the magic doesn't feel hidden enough - or too hidden. Here's how to find that balance in your modern-world setting. #UrbanFantasy #Worldbuilding
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Jun 5
The best fictional empires sit somewhere between cartoonishly evil & suspiciously benign. Here's how to add rich layers when worldbuilding these massive civilizations. youtu.be/qQxg2mVeyY8
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Jun 4
Fights scenes can add conflict and exciting action to your stories! But they're more than just choreographed violence, they're storytelling tools. Here are some important things to consider when writing them. academy.worldanvil.com/blog/…
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Jun 3
Omniscient point-of-view is one of the oldest narrative styles, and one of the hardest to execute without confusing head-hopping, or creating too much emotional distance. Here's a guide for when and how to use it in fantasy. academy.worldanvil.com/blog/…
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Jun 3
Creating a branching narrative, or "Choose Your Adventure" story, can be overwhelming! There are just so many possible paths the reader can take. The solution? Visual plotting! academy.worldanvil.com/blog/…
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May 7
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Jun 1
Fantasy novels fail when the world overshadows the story. ⚔️ Here's how to get the balance right and write a fantasy readers actually finish. #AmWriting #Fantasy
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May 29
Filter words are quietly draining the energy from your prose - and most writers don't even know they're there. Here's how to find and cut them. #AmWriting #WritingTips
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May 28
Choosing the wrong setting can derail a campaign before it starts. Here's how to match your D&D setting to your group's playstyle. #DnD #Worldbuilding
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May 27
World history that doesn't matter is wasted effort. Here's how to make your setting's past feel relevant and make readers actually want to know it. #Worldbuilding
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May 27
Sci-fi worldbuilding fails when it's just fantasy with spaceships. 🚀 Here's the framework for building a setting that actually feels like the future. #SciFi #Worldbuilding
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