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World Anvil Worldbuilding PodcastEpisode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg HaleThe Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familiar to evoke DREAD.2024-07-3130 min
World Anvil Worldbuilding PodcastEpisode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg HaleThe Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familiar to evoke DREAD.2024-07-3130 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #133: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 6Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-07-211h 04
Life of FictionS3 Episode #33: Worldbuilding and an interview with the Lord of Monsters.Every fictional story requires worldbuilding. What makes children so amazing, is their imagination is not crippled by limitations of reality or logic.One of the most enjoyable aspects of worldbuilding in my own home is spending time with my creative children. They get a good measure of that from both myself and my wife, and it’s fun to see it come out in different ways.Today I wanted to share a conversation I had with the Lord of Monsters, my 9 year old son, Roman. He shares his thoughts and creations we are considering for th...2024-07-1822 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #132: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 5Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-07-0754 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #131: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 4Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-06-2354 min
Foresight Institute RadioExistential Hope Worldbuilding: 2nd Place | Rising ChoirThis episode features an interview with the 2nd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding?We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scenarios that prompt us to ask: What actionable steps can we take now to realize these desirable outcomes?Rising Choir – our 2nd place winnersRising Choir envisions a 2045 where advanced AI and robotics are seamlessly integrated into everyday life, enhancing pro...2024-06-1451 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #130: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 3Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-06-091h 05
Foresight Institute RadioExistential Hope Worldbuilding: 3rd Place | FloraTechThis episode features an interview with the 3rd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding?We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scenarios that prompt us to ask: What actionable steps can we take now to realize these desirable outcomes?FloraTech – our 3rd place winnersIn the world of 2045, a network of bounded AI agents, imbued with robust ethical con...2024-06-0754 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #129: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 2Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-05-2643 min
World Anvil Worldbuilding PodcastEpisode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter ChiykowskiAre you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!2024-05-0842 min
World Anvil Worldbuilding PodcastEpisode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter ChiykowskiAre you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!2024-05-0834 min
What Am I Rolling?Episode #128: 30 Days of Worldbuilding Pt. 1Show NotesThis week, Fiona tries her hand at building her very own setting prompt by prompt, using Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding: An Author’s Step-by-Step Guide to Building Fictional Worlds’.Overwhelmed by creating fantasy worlds? Lost in your world? Unsure where to go next?30 Days of Worldbuilding breaks the task into manageable chunks. By following 30 creative prompts, this book will guide you from idea, to full world.You can find out more information and grab your own copy of Angeline Trevena’s ‘30 Days of Worldbuilding’ and other guides on the Step By...2024-04-2843 min
Your Best Writing LifeStrategies for Fiction Worldbuilding with Amy WilliamsWhat did you think of this episode?What’s stopping you from writing fiction? Perhaps it’s how to build a world that enhances your story. Today’s guest is bringing everything we need to know about worldbuilding. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you...2024-03-1949 min