A podcast by three fantasy authors who love to overcomplicate their writing lives and want to help you do the same.
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Enter the town of Clatfartburg: The Most Place on Earth! Every other week hosts Felicia and Elaine work together to craft a new corner of Clatfartburg, under the all-seeing fish-eye of Crispy the Talking Bass.
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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast
World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)
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 n ...
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Worldbuilding Blueprints is brought to you by Just In Time Worlds! This podcast aims to guide you through step by step world building. Each season of the podcast will close out with a book that collects the information of the podcast as well as a series of worksheets in one easy to digest and use resource.
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Join Will and Eli as we build a fantasy world from scratch. From creation myth, to magic system, to the specifics of how a single city started and grew, we're out to create an entire wold.
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What About Worldbuilding is a podcast that exists to explore the various aspects- anthropology to geology and beyond- that go into building worlds in writing.
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I am Kelthor, lord of worldbuilding. Join me as I traverse the worlds that I craft. Perhaps you may be inspired to write a universe of your own.
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Have you ever wondered what life would be like on a planet different from our own, or how writers create your favorite fictional worlds? Well, wonder no more because we have the facts for you! Every other week, astrophysicist/folklorist Moiya McTier explores fictional worlds by building them with a panel of expert guests, interviewing professional worldbuilders, or reviewing the merits of worlds that have already been built. You'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll gain an appreciation for how ...
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Lorekeepers is a worldbuilding podcast about two friends chronicling the journey of an ever-expanding tapestry of interwoven lore.While other podcasts may start a new world with each episode, Carter and Frank return to Halûme each week, determined to create the deepest, grandest, and most nuanced fictional setting ever. Never forget that in an infinite world, there are always more tales to tell.
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Each episode, long-time worldbuilding duo Lauren Harris and Adryn Erickson pair with Farm to Taber's plant medicine PhD, Dr. Sarah Taber to interview experts on topics like Ancient Trade Routes or 3D Printing in Space, then use what they learned to brainstorm a sci-fi or fantasy world listeners can use and make their own.
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A Worldbuilding Podcast called "Sails & Silver", in which the hosts aim to create a world set in the golden age of sail. Monthly uploads. Possibly.
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30 - Scott's No-Good, Very Bad Cryptid
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55:11Two cryptozoologists duke it out to see which of their cryptids will be the reigning champ of Clatfartburg (though admittedly, it's a one-sided feud). Recent bonus episode: The Blacksmith's Bachelor Party Recent commentary track: Newsies (1992) To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or g…
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Episode 156: From a Certain Point of View, ft. KATE ELLIOTT
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1:04:56It's one of the first choices you'll make when writing a story, consciously or not: what point of view are you writing from? First person singular? Third person limited? Omniscient? Something else? The POV can affect a reader's experience of the narrative and the worldbuilding, either subtly or dramatically -- so how do you decide what's right for …
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29 - Gator Swamp Mansion (A Coffee Shop)
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58:45We finally let ourselves loose on creating a themed local which resulted in this episode title. Don't question it, it will make sense! (Kind of) To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la carte! You can follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @Clatfartburg…
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Episode 155: The Rule of Cool, ft. JIM C. HINES
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1:03:09We often think about "making things make sense" in worldbuilding and building internal consistency, scientific realism, and other logic-based considerations into our fiction -- But what happens when your worldbuilding principle is “What would be awesome?" Jim C. Hines, who embraced this principle for a forthcoming book, joins us to explore the poss…
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Welcome back to Crispy Fest! This year's theme is Carnival so prepare yourself for fried food, strange performances, and lots of romance. We visit some of your favorite folks such as Kermit Hastings, the Gay Hardy Boys, Barnacle Crispin, and more! You may have noticed we released TWO episodes this week! In our other ep, we run through everything th…
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In an attempt to make this podcast not completely hostile to new listeners, we sat down and recorded a rapid fire recap of the first year of this podcast. Use this to catch back up, or as a place to start! To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la c…
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Episode 154: Judge Worldbuilding by Its Size, Do You?
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1:15:23We often think of worldbuilding happening on a grand scale, with huge maps and the sweeping narratives of nations and world-changing events. But that's not really the stuff that makes a world feel lived-in. The granular choices are what show day-to-day life, and day-to-day life illustrates so much about how a world has developed, how a culture has …
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How Does Money Work in Fantasy Worlds?
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25:51Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about defining the three big Ms: Money, Marketplaces and Manufacturing Epic Blog Post: https://www.mariemullany.com/post/creating-denominations-in-a-currency Economics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqKDOOvbVI-o1DE…
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Worldbuilding Factions with Martha Wells (Part 2)
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30:12How do protagonists and villains get things done in your world? Probably not all by themselves! Factions - whether they're religious, corporate, political or trade organizations - are a VITAL part of your worldbuilding, adding spicy conflict when interests don't align. Join Janet and the AMAZING Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries) as they discuss …
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Worldbuilding Factions with Martha Wells (Part 1)
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29:15How do protagonists and villains get things done in your world? Probably not all by themselves! Factions - whether they're religious, corporate, political or trade organizations - are a VITAL part of your worldbuilding, adding spicy conflict when interests don't align. Join Janet and the AMAZING Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries) as they discuss …
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To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la carte! You can follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @Clatfartburg. Send your comments, suggestions, notes, and what have you to [email protected] Check out our previous podcast, Wonka Watch. Timestamps: 00…
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Episode 153: A Long, Skilled, Satisfying Cunning Linguist Session
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1:29:28How can language help shape your worldbuilding? We're not necessarily talking about conlang here -- that can certainly be part of worldbuilding, but it doesn't have to be, and many works of speculative fiction manage perfectly fine without invented languages. But the words you choose in description and dialogue will also communicate something to yo…
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Crafting Creatures That Make Scientific Sense with Shirin Sheppard (Part 1)
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31:06We're joined by illustrator and creature designer Shirin Sheppard to talk about making monsters that make scientific sense! How could dragons actually breathe fire? When do you reference real-world biology - and when do you leave it behind? Bring your creature questions to this fun interview! https://www.facebook.com/shirinillustration/ WORLDBUILD …
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Crafting Creatures That Make Scientific Sense with Shirin Sheppard (Part 2)
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26:37We're joined by illustrator and creature designer Shirin Sheppard to talk about making monsters that make scientific sense! How could dragons actually breathe fire? When do you reference real-world biology - and when do you leave it behind? Bring your creature questions to this fun interview! https://www.facebook.com/shirinillustration/ WORLDBUILD …
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Why Monster Hunters Matter with Laura Anne Gilman (Part 2)
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33:24Join us as we chat with best-selling fantasy author Laura Anne Gilman about writing MONSTER HUNTERS. Whether you're talking historical fantasy, urban fantasy or gothic horror, these iconic characters stalk the night. Let's discuss tropes, tips, and what these archetypal heroes add to your games and stories. https://www.lauraannegilman.net/ WORLDBUI…
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Why Monster Hunters Matter with Laura Anne Gilman (Part 1)
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32:32Join us as we chat with best-selling fantasy author Laura Anne Gilman about writing MONSTER HUNTERS. Whether you're talking historical fantasy, urban fantasy or gothic horror, these iconic characters stalk the night. Let's discuss tropes, tips, and what these archetypal heroes add to your games and stories. https://www.lauraannegilman.net/ WORLDBUI…
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This is CFB Nnnnnnews! Learn more about the staff at our favorite news station as they prepare for their 50th anniversary special. The celebration dinner provides even more breaking news: drama, romance, and drunkeness abound! To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus cont…
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Episode 152: Setting the Scene, ft AI JIANG
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1:05:56Sometimes, people will say of a book that "the setting is another character". But what does that really mean, and how can a writer craft it? Ai Jiang joins us to discuss creating worlds and settings that have their own personalities! From the physical geography to the architecture, from the scale of the location to its dynamism, writers can make a …
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Witchy Worldbuilding with Rachel Aaron (Part 2)
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28:14Join us for a spooky season interview with author Rachel Aaron (Hell of a Witch), as we explore the scary practice of worldbuilding with witches. We’ll discuss how witches are often treated differently from other magic users in fantasy and TTRPGs, the tricky aspects of crafting believable witches, and how to create a witchcraft-based magic system t…
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Witchy Worldbuilding with Rachel Aaron (Part 1)
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24:14Join us for a spooky season interview with author Rachel Aaron (Hell of a Witch), as we explore the scary practice of worldbuilding with witches. We’ll discuss how witches are often treated differently from other magic users in fantasy and TTRPGs, the tricky aspects of crafting believable witches, and how to create a witchcraft-based magic system t…
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Worldbuilding Economics: Create the Core of Your Fantasy Economy
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22:38Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation an economy in fantasy worldbuilding! In this video we'll talk about defining the economic core: steering mechanisms, wealth, and disposal rights! My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mullany/author/B099QJMV6C Join the YouTube…
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Cozy Fantasy Worldbuilding with Caitlin Rozakis (Part 1)
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30:35Join Janet and Caitlin Rozakis, author of The New York Times-bestselling novel Dreadful, for a delightful discussion of all things cozy fantasy! How do you create a setting that feels both cozy AND exciting? What are the essential elements of a cozy fantasy world? Bring your questions (and a cup of your favorite hot beverage) to this fun interview.…
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Cozy Fantasy Worldbuilding with Caitlin Rozakis (Part 2)
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33:41Join Janet and Caitlin Rozakis, author of The New York Times-bestselling novel Dreadful, for a delightful discussion of all things cozy fantasy! How do you create a setting that feels both cozy AND exciting? What are the essential elements of a cozy fantasy world? Bring your questions (and a cup of your favorite hot beverage) to this fun interview.…
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25 - The Beautification Association Lawn Awards: Edgars Family Values
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59:37It's the neighborhood smack-down of the century! The local homeowners are competing in a best lawn competition, which is honestly more of a venue for a dysfunctional family to publicly compete with one another. But also there is a lawn that is beach. To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership…
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Episode 151: Everybody’s Working for the Worldbuild, ft AUGUST CLARKE
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1:15:57In amazing fantasy and science fiction worlds -- Who's doing the work? Where does the food come from? The clothes? Who does the caregiving? Guest august clarke joins us to discuss the hands and bodies that create a society. Labor is something that’s often sort of invisible in stories if it’s not explicitly the driving focus of a book – So, why is t…
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How to write Audio Drama with Emily Inkpen (Part 2)
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27:48Emily Inkpen is the co-creator of the award-winning Dex Legacy, an incredible audio drama about to enter its 3rd season! Learn Emily's process for writing and creating an audio drama that wins awards in this episode of the World Anvil worldbuilding podcast. https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-home WORLDBUILD WITH US! Create a ✨free✨ World Anvi…
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How to write Audio Drama with Emily Inkpen (Part 1)
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36:37Emily Inkpen is the co-creator of the award-winning Dex Legacy, an incredible audio drama about to enter its 3rd season! Learn Emily's process for writing and creating an audio drama that wins awards in this episode of the World Anvil worldbuilding podcast. https://www.emilyinkpen.com/thedexlegacy-home WORLDBUILD WITH US! Create a ✨free✨ World Anvi…
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Worldbuilding a Generation Ship with Michael Mammay (Part 1)
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30:52What are the unique worldbuilding challenges (and opportunities) presented by a generation ship? This week, Janet sits down with Michael Mammay, author of the popular Planetside series, to explore the corridors and cultures of this unique scifi subgenre! https://www.michaelmammay.com/ Reviews of Generation Ship: Lightspeed Publishers Weekly Library…
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Worldbuilding a Generation Ship with Michael Mammay (Part 2)
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29:51What are the unique worldbuilding challenges (and opportunities) presented by a generation ship? This week, Janet sits down with Michael Mammay, author of the popular Planetside series, to explore the corridors and cultures of this unique scifi subgenre! https://www.michaelmammay.com/ Reviews of Generation Ship: Lightspeed Publishers Weekly Library…
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What secrets lie beneath the surface of Clatfartburg? Explore the archeological finds that reveal new layers to our beloved town. Beware: what you find may disturb you! To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la carte! You can follow us on Tiktok and…
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Episode 150: Team Efforts, ft. THIRD PERSON (Xen, Matt Roen, and Sara Wile)
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1:22:01Worldbuilding means getting to “play god” – so how does that take a different shape when you’re part of a pantheon rather than the One True Ruler of your world? Xen, Matt Roen, and Sara Wile, the creative trio behind Midst, a surreal sci-fi fantasy audio drama now produced by Critical Role Productions, join us to discuss co-creating a world and the…
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Making Magic Schools with T. Alexander Stangroom & Amanda Hamon (Part 2)
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33:42Join Janet with industry experts T. Alexander Stangroom & Amanda Hamon (Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos) to talk about MAKING MAGIC SCHOOLS, as we bring World Anvil's INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING challenge to a close! https://koboldpress.com/the-kobold-team https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahamon/ https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/sacoc WORLDBUILD …
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Making Magic Schools with T. Alexander Stangroom & Amanda Hamon (Part 1)
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31:33Join Janet with industry experts T. Alexander Stangroom & Amanda Hamon (Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos) to talk about MAKING MAGIC SCHOOLS, as we bring World Anvil's INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING challenge to a close! https://koboldpress.com/the-kobold-team https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahamon/ https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/sacoc WORLDBUILD …
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Historical Fantasy Worldbuilding with Chloe Gong (Part 1)
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30:21Join Janet and our guest, award-winning author Chloe Gong, to talk about using history - and Shakespeare - as a jumping off point for fantasy worldbuilding. https://thechloegong.com/ WORLDBUILD WITH US! Create a ✨free✨ World Anvil account today! Worldbuilding software, campaign manager and novel writing software. Created by two nerds, run with love…
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Historical Fantasy Worldbuilding with Chloe Gong (Part 2)
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28:08Join Janet and our guest, award-winning author Chloe Gong, to talk about using history - and Shakespeare - as a jumping off point for fantasy worldbuilding. https://thechloegong.com/ WORLDBUILD WITH US! Create a ✨free✨ World Anvil account today! Worldbuilding software, campaign manager and novel writing software. Created by two nerds, run with love…
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23 - How Kermit Hastings Found His Shimmer
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58:02Ding ding ding! We're checking in to this episode about one of Clatfartburgs hotels! Oh... you're asking about the title. DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT! The episode is about a hotel <3. To support the podcast, head on over to Clatfartburg.com! There you can join our monthly membership, or get some bonus content we've made a la carte! You can follow us on Ti…
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Create Awesome Religions in Fantasy Worldbuilding!
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44:17Send us a text Welcome to my blueprint for the creation and writing of religions in fantasy worldbuilding! This video will take you through everything from religious ceremony and rituals to church hierarchy and conflict with external groups. My website: World Building | Marie Mullany Writing My Amazon Profile: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Mu…
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Episode 149: Especially the Lies: Building Unreliable Worlds, ft. MARINA LOSTETTER
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1:11:21What happens when the world your characters -- or your readers -- first find themselves in turns out to be not quite what it appears? Marina Lostetter joins us to explore the different ways that a writer can play with an unreliable world. Maybe it means a story of scientific discovery that reshapes how their characters perceive their place in the u…
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How Does Collaborative Worldbuilding Work? with Owen Greenwald & Paul Kivelson (part 1)
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32:06What are the benefits of collaborative worldbuilding? Who handles which part of a shared world? What mistakes did you make along the way? Janet is live with authors and worldbuilders Owen B. Greenwald and Paul Kivelson, discussing how they collaboratively built their world on World Anvil, for their latest novel, Weapons of the Mind! https://www.owe…
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How Does Collaborative Worldbuilding Work? with Owen Greenwald & Paul Kivelson (part 2)
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27:48What are the benefits of collaborative worldbuilding? Who handles which part of a shared world? What mistakes did you make along the way? Janet is live with authors and worldbuilders Owen B. Greenwald and Paul Kivelson, discussing how they collaboratively built their world on World Anvil, for their latest novel, Weapons of the Mind! https://www.owe…
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Modern Mythic Fantasy with Abigail Owen (part 1)
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26:00Storytellers have been remixing tales of Greek gods since... well, ancient Greece! Kat chats with award-winning author Abigail Owens, whose new release Games Gods Play retells the Hades/Persephone myth in present-day San Francisco. Let's talk about worldbuilding a mythic fantasy setting that blends ancient and modern elements! https://abigailowen.c…
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Modern Mythic Fantasy with Abigail Owen (part 2)
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19:35Storytellers have been remixing tales of Greek gods since... well, ancient Greece! Kat chats with award-winning author Abigail Owens, whose new release Games Gods Play retells the Hades/Persephone myth in present-day San Francisco. Let's talk about worldbuilding a mythic fantasy setting that blends ancient and modern elements! https://abigailowen.c…
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