Course: How to Start Worldbuilding (Worldbuilding 101)
Taught by: Janet Forbes, World Anvil CEO & Co-Founder
Do your worldbuilding dreams feel too big? Desperate to get all your ideas out of your head, but don’t know where to start? We made this course for you! ❤️
Professional worldbuilding consultant, published author, and game writer Janet Forbes takes you step-by-step from your core idea to a setting you can actually use - in just 10 days! Whether you’re an author, game master, or hobbyist worldbuilder, this practical course is designed to help beginners develop your own world setting!
What you’ll learn:
Each lesson includes a short video with a transcript, homework assignments, and other helpful resources. In just 10 days, you’ll have laid the strong foundations of your own unique world!
- Get Past “Paralysis Of Analysis” with The 5-Minute Brain Dump!
- Pro Tips for Creating Iconic Locations to Evoke Awe & Wonder
- The 3 Basic Approaches to Populating a Fantasy or Sci-Fi Setting
- How to Avoid “Mile Wide & Inch Deep” Worldbuilding with Focus Points
- Embedding Narrative Hooks to Generate Limitless Story Potential
- The Critical Mistake New Worldbuilders Make with History & How to Avoid It
- The Surprising Secret to Getting (or Staying) Creatively Unstuck