Any authors out there sitting on the fence, I can highly recommend World Anvil. I write full-time and having a place to keep all my world building has been invaluable. It saves so many headaches and it offers so much more potential. Thank you Janet and Dimitris for creating this outstanding product.
I was snooping around after realizing that Campfire was not working for me... This looks perfect! I'm more of a text person than visual and I was sold as soon as I saw that customizable, master table of contents.
I am surprised, this got so little exposure. I would have pulled my leg out back then in middle school for this. Bookmarked for the next project. I wish you good luck!
I'm using world anvil for my both my Swedish and English fantasy novels. It's (no joke) the GREATEST tool I've found for my writing! I started to use it while playing D&D, but discovered that this is great even for writing my book projects, so now I've been mainly using it for my book projects. Keep up the great work!
😍🥰😊 Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words - they mean all the worlds to us ❤. - I wish you the absolute best with your fantasy novels!! How are they coming along / what is your process?
@@WorldAnvil I’m just being honest 😊 it’s going great! I’m actually working on it right now and even though I’m in the beginning of writing the actual drafts for the chapters, I’m planning a lot in world anvil so I won’t forget! And I have been able to plan so much and being so creative thanks to your wonderful tools so again, thank you! I did recently became I grandmaster as well ❤️
Only one little problem with this video; I had to turn the volume all the way up to hear it well enough and I have perfect hearing still. Otherwise, great stuff!!!
Thank you - for your kindness and the feedback! And YES! I'm very new to video making, and still figuring stuff out! I recommend turning on the subtitles for now!
Overly Sarcastic Podcast sent me here! From all the videos I have seen, this sponsorship announcement has been the only one I have ever taken an interest to. I might actually try this out.
Dude, me too! I was watching on of my favorite analysts, and he took a moment to mention his sponsor, WA, and I literally had to pause the video like, wait, what he was talking about sounded LEGIT. And because the folks from WA are so humble, it further motivates me to pay for an account, not just a free one, because its super reasonable to ask for a little support for such an amazing tool!! Just take a look at their starting prices, at all the features you get, a base membership is a phenomenal start... but they even have an option for seriously professional level world builders.
Wow! I would say I really need a mapmaking tool, because I definitely AIN'T a mapmaker. But the WA site looks like it has so many more resources for aspiring writers 🙂⚔
There are a tonne of options for this :) You can start out with a working map (you can freehand it and upload the picture... or, well - I made my working map in MS Paint and it's UGLY!.... but it does the job) and commission one later. You can use software like Wonderdraft or Inkarnate (which are both not bad) or use pre-made maps released by artists like Caeora (Blue Sword Games) or Deven Rue! Lemme know if you need more recommendations! --janet
You could also check out profantasy.com... They have mapmaking software that includes every kind of map or blueprint you can imagine, including creating whole worlds on the fly using fractal technology. Their main software is called Campaign Cartographer 3+ and all of their software is a one time purchase and downloadable. They've been in business for 15+ years and during that time they've maintained the ability for customers to download the software they've purchased. If you prefer CDs or a "hard copy" of the software you purchase they have that for an additional small price to cover shipping and production. For someone like me who intends the creation of several worlds for a project I've been contemplating for decades, it is a must-have.
Friend of mine told me I should look into World Anvil because of all the things I want to do with my novel series. Have to say, this looks incredible. It's Research Time I dare say.
Any writers who have the sage pack? Is $250 dollars a year really worth it? Seems rather expensive for up and coming authors.. I wish the free version wasn't stripped down so much with each tier adding just a little more. Awesome product regardless of the pricing tiers.
Hi Matt! So to get started building your world as an author, or to set up your public facing world display, I recommend the Journeyman tier. This will give you the ability to keep everything private and get things looking as you want them. You'll get enough map features (9 layers and loads of pins) to plan everything out, 5 worlds, and enough space to make everything how you want it. You'll get 5 subscribers, so you can use that for top level Patrons, beta readers or similar. If you need more co-authors, space, or a few more subscribers, then upgrading to Master should do it. I think the main advantage of Sage access for publishing authors is the large number of subscribers, who can get exclusive access to behind the scenes content, and the password-protected articles. These are perfect for rewarding Patreons, or unlocking whole behind the scenes areas of your world for those who have bought your book, who follow you on social media, or who get your newsletter. Honestly, it depends on how much your readers are invested in your world and your additional content (and how much you produce of it!), and that's going to be different for every writer. If it's a major incentive for fans to be able to read extra content , then I'd say it's worth it - you'll get more emotional investment and more long-term involvement, and it'll be easier to dripfeed content between releases. If not (for example, your worldbuilding isn't hugely rigorous or your fan-base isn't focused on that aspect) then maybe stick with a lower tier and use it as a platform for your own private worldbuilding and a public facing on-boarding tool to alleviate the learning curve of your worldbuilding and provide a little extra info. We try to be super open about this stuff - so do let me know your thoughts on this! You can also email me at hello@worldanvil.com if you prefer :) --Janet
I've given the Sage account some thought. I've got a Master account for my own work and a Grandmaster account with a co-author. The price on those is negligible considering how much work it saves me on the world-building and file-keeping side. I worked out a very conservative estimate. If I was wasting even just 10 minutes (often it was more) every business day for a year searching through notebooks and digging through boxes and drawers, I'd rack up 40 hours. That 40 hours is a standard work week for me...40 hours I can now dedicate to writing words, which will in turn make money. Even one hour is worth more to me than the cost of the accounts I use.. As for Sage, the plan is to upgrade both accounts to that by the end of the year. I think $250 is a steal if I'm honest. With a half decent audience base, you'll make that in a month off your Patreon. Even more if you have a good mailing list. If I was just starting out, I'd hold off on the Sage account and start with something smaller to begin with as Janet said. I agree it's an awesome product no matter the price. You get a lot of bang for your buck. I mean, the level of support alone is unparalleled in my experience. I've been using it since late 2018, but I really wish I'd picked it up when I started out on this crazy adventure. I hope you find a package that works for you. It's a fantastic tool that will save you a world of pain! :D
Damn. Looks awesome, but I'm new to this and it looks really involved. I'm writing a sci-fi story that I hope to make into a televised series at some point, but it's just in the developmental stage right now. Would this be right for me to start using? Again, I'm new to all of this. I started late in life. I'm 57 and the only thing I've had published so far is a Star Trek short story for my college's literary annual. Can I get a handle on this, or would I be wasting my time? LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!
Hi Marauder - if you want to keep track of what you're building, it's going to be PERFECT for you! WA is pretty easy to use - in its most basic form, you just write articles and link them together, to create an inter-connected model of your world. Map pins are as simple as right clicking and filling in the little form that pops up. You can use the buttons to format all your text. Like with any new programme there's a small learning curve, but everything within it works the same way! Plus we have a help channel and a codex with explanations, and there are more youtube tutorials coming out every few weeks! :) --janet
@Marader I'm right there with you. 50 here and I literally have 28 years of notes that I'm moving onto this platform, so HUGE task, but let me add to what Janet has said... Yes, there's a small learning curve, BUT it's completely offset by one of the most supportive communities I've ever been a part of. Kind, intelligent, helpful and exTREMELY supportive. So if you ever get stuck (and I really do form time to time), someone always jumps in to help you. I highly recommend you grab a Journeyman package like I did at first. It allows you more features and more freedom in your initial creations, then as you build your world and feel you want the ability to expand, these guy pro-rate the packages--so you only pay for what you use (which I have appreciated). Also, being someone who has been publishing and selling books and comic books of my own creation since 2005--if you're working towards a televised series at some point (I'm working towards an animated series myself), what would be better than being able to catch the interest of others by showing your world and brilliance of your ideas? Just a thought. --Jaime Buckley
I fell in love with your website UNTIL I found everyone will be able to see my "uncopyrighted" work and I need to pay to write privately. This ridiculous issue stopped me from even creating an account in the first place. Again, I badly need to use World Anvil but how do I convince myself, a broke beginner writer, that no one's gonna copy my content?
If anyone was to copy your work, we'd be happy to provide proof that you're the original author! What you write is yours, regardless of its visibility state.
That actually looks really good. As someone who's already bought Campfire Pro though, what specific selling points do you think necessitate a migration over to WorldAnvil for sci-fi writing?
Hey! We do have plans towards the end of 2019, beginning of 2020, to release a mobile version of World Anvil as a “lite” application. This will probably have some offline capability, but not the full power of the Anvil (we don't’ want to break your phone)!
Definitely interested in this. I have so much content and need someone to organize it all. Is there a way to download the contents if a reason were to arise?
Hey there! Sadly not, although we do run an apprentice scheme where members of the inner sanctum sponsor people with apprenticeships. We also sell memberships as gifts in our gift shop (www.worldanvil.com/shop) - maybe you can ask for one for Christmas? Finally, we offer university students discounted memberships. You can find more about that on the website too! ~Janet
I loved your session last year at Full Sail University. I recently got a sub to sage and I think I'm lost.. IDK what I'm doing or if I'm doing it right.. I am expanding a world I recently created in a class and I feel like I'm just not doing this right.
There is honestly no ''right'' way to worldbuild, everyone does it differently in their own way! That said, we have many resources that can help with that :) you can check out our youtube videos, workflow guides: www.worldanvil.com/learn/workflows, our fantasy worldbuilding guide: www.worldanvil.com/learn/worldbuilding/fantasy-worldbuilding-guide, the Meta on the site and much more for professional Sages! www.worldanvil.com/sage I hope this helps, good luck!
Rubio Melanie Huh - it’s surprising to hear that! Most people find it very intuitive! Did you check out any of the help resources, like the videos, the help blog or the 24/7 help channel on Discord?
do you think a tutorial for your manuscript writing is in the offing. The codex for that, makes no sense to me, and I would hate to have bought a membership and then not be able to use it.
Hi! Under a free account, everything except for Draft articles is public (free accounts have a limit of 20 drafts), but it's not advertised. That means that it can only be viewed by people who have the viewing link, which you can only get if the author sends it to you or if you get lucky in a search engine. Regardless of the visibility of the content, you are the sole copyright owner for the content you create.
Dorakin Warhammer nope! There are restrictions on certain features because, of course, we want you to support the project by joining the guild! But there’s no word limit :)
Hi! when creating your world you can pick any RPG from the list - it won't matter if you're not playing a campaign. Make sure to have all writer features enabled, and you're good! I recommend checking out our Writer Workflow Guide for more: www.worldanvil.com/w/WorldAnvilCodex/a/writer-workflow
Well you see, one you use to cook smores while the other you use to forge worlds 😆 I jest - it's always good to compare against the competition! If you'd like to ask about any specifics, I'd be happy to help! - Madeline
ok so someone brought up you can't make writing private but with campfire you can set it it private or for specific groups ie if I just want to make a it veiwable for beta readers. Also they had a way to promote your book since you can make your page and leave a link for purchase of your book. Can we do this with world anvil? WA is a lot more expensive looking at lifetime to compare. @@WorldAnvil
Hey Donald! You can toggle RPG features (and any other toggleable features) on and off in the Account Details. Click your profile icon (the circle at the top) to get there. This is also explained in the Get Started guide _> ua-cam.com/video/XjOXGvLMzyI/v-deo.html ~Janet
Fair enough! Not everyone needs WA - especially if you're not creating complex fictional settings! What WA does help with, though, is 1) cross referencing for yourself in story bible form, and 2) helping your readers explore your world, so it's great for publicity and fan engagement for published authors too! A lot of professional authors are using it for both of these aspects of their writing career! :) --Janet
@Last Earthbender We use a washing machine in our house for 5, due to the high volume of clothes and lessening time each of us has to wash. The machine isn't as precise as hand and certainly not as flexible but it makes up for those with exceptional rigour and convenience. The clothes turn up clean enough and we're more free to explore avenues that can aide our world building the same way the machine aides our washing. 😄
Lol. There's also MS paint. But when you get serious you'll realize that word doc and ms paint cant save you a more valuable commodity then money(I mean World anvil is free but w/e) it'll save you time. Whether that's time not looking like a dingus who forgot plot thread A to forgetting your space elf was Pescatarian and is eating ham hock soup in chapter 5.
@@plumtucker9514 Sorry, but all that was shown was a gui that stores info that you write. That can all be replaced by a word document. Word can even do tables and timelines and graphics. This is like campaign cartographer again. Cool stuff. that all works better if you just take the models from CC, and import them into Coreldraw. And then use Corel. Unless your prog can scan 'Pescatarian ' and work out that ham does not fit, for you, it's still going to be you referring back to the character doc, or cute WA graphic to remember it.
Well, I think that the major point of this website is to make it easier to organize. Also, I tried word documents for my own world building but it feels a bit overwhelming with not knowing where to start or where to go. WA seems to be focused on guiding people through the worldbuilding process.
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Any authors out there sitting on the fence, I can highly recommend World Anvil. I write full-time and having a place to keep all my world building has been invaluable. It saves so many headaches and it offers so much more potential. Thank you Janet and Dimitris for creating this outstanding product.
Such a glowing endorsement - thank you so very much, Paddy!
So it beats keeping up with a pile of spiral notebooks, huh?
Any works of yours I can check out?
Thanks Paddy! Do you know if you can set your World to private? Really considering it
Hello Paddy, is it possible to get from Janet why the game got the name Kuprian?
Best regards from Vienna
Helmut Kuprian
You might need to increase the volume, I had to make it double the normal. So that makes for a bad experience when the next video autoplays... :P
Hi Lev, thanks for the feedback -that's really helpful!
I was snooping around after realizing that Campfire was not working for me... This looks perfect! I'm more of a text person than visual and I was sold as soon as I saw that customizable, master table of contents.
Welcome to World Anvil! I'm sure you'll have a blast-the customizability of the table of contents is only the tip of the iceberg! 😁
Yes!!!! I actually started using WA for my story bible for my Urban Fantasy and I have one for my Fantasy. Love this site!
I am surprised, this got so little exposure. I would have pulled my leg out back then in middle school for this. Bookmarked for the next project. I wish you good luck!
Thank you so much! It's actually about to get a lot more amazing for writers - we have some new things coming :)
I'm using world anvil for my both my Swedish and English fantasy novels. It's (no joke) the GREATEST tool I've found for my writing! I started to use it while playing D&D, but discovered that this is great even for writing my book projects, so now I've been mainly using it for my book projects. Keep up the great work!
😍🥰😊 Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words - they mean all the worlds to us ❤. - I wish you the absolute best with your fantasy novels!! How are they coming along / what is your process?
@@WorldAnvil I’m just being honest 😊 it’s going great! I’m actually working on it right now and even though I’m in the beginning of writing the actual drafts for the chapters, I’m planning a lot in world anvil so I won’t forget! And I have been able to plan so much and being so creative thanks to your wonderful tools so again, thank you! I did recently became I grandmaster as well ❤️
Only one little problem with this video; I had to turn the volume all the way up to hear it well enough and I have perfect hearing still. Otherwise, great stuff!!!
Thank you - for your kindness and the feedback! And YES! I'm very new to video making, and still figuring stuff out! I recommend turning on the subtitles for now!
Keep up the great work, World Anvil!
I’ve been using world anvil for over a year now and it’s made story writing simpler. All my thoughts organized into one place!
That's awesome to hear! Thanks so much for sharing
Overly Sarcastic Podcast sent me here! From all the videos I have seen, this sponsorship announcement has been the only one I have ever taken an interest to. I might actually try this out.
Dude, me too! I was watching on of my favorite analysts, and he took a moment to mention his sponsor, WA, and I literally had to pause the video like, wait, what he was talking about sounded LEGIT. And because the folks from WA are so humble, it further motivates me to pay for an account, not just a free one, because its super reasonable to ask for a little support for such an amazing tool!! Just take a look at their starting prices, at all the features you get, a base membership is a phenomenal start... but they even have an option for seriously professional level world builders.
This is the most beautiful and interesting thing I've seen in the last years. I'll gladly give up my netflix account to get something like this
Wow! I would say I really need a mapmaking tool, because I definitely AIN'T a mapmaker. But the WA site looks like it has so many more resources for aspiring writers 🙂⚔
There are a tonne of options for this :) You can start out with a working map (you can freehand it and upload the picture... or, well - I made my working map in MS Paint and it's UGLY!.... but it does the job) and commission one later. You can use software like Wonderdraft or Inkarnate (which are both not bad) or use pre-made maps released by artists like Caeora (Blue Sword Games) or Deven Rue! Lemme know if you need more recommendations!
--janet
You could also check out profantasy.com... They have mapmaking software that includes every kind of map or blueprint you can imagine, including creating whole worlds on the fly using fractal technology. Their main software is called Campaign Cartographer 3+ and all of their software is a one time purchase and downloadable. They've been in business for 15+ years and during that time they've maintained the ability for customers to download the software they've purchased. If you prefer CDs or a "hard copy" of the software you purchase they have that for an additional small price to cover shipping and production.
For someone like me who intends the creation of several worlds for a project I've been contemplating for decades, it is a must-have.
Friend of mine told me I should look into World Anvil because of all the things I want to do with my novel series. Have to say, this looks incredible. It's Research Time I dare say.
:D Thank you so much, Alexander! I will look forward to what comes of your research~.
Any writers who have the sage pack? Is $250 dollars a year really worth it? Seems rather expensive for up and coming authors.. I wish the free version wasn't stripped down so much with each tier adding just a little more. Awesome product regardless of the pricing tiers.
Hi Matt! So to get started building your world as an author, or to set up your public facing world display, I recommend the Journeyman tier. This will give you the ability to keep everything private and get things looking as you want them. You'll get enough map features (9 layers and loads of pins) to plan everything out, 5 worlds, and enough space to make everything how you want it. You'll get 5 subscribers, so you can use that for top level Patrons, beta readers or similar. If you need more co-authors, space, or a few more subscribers, then upgrading to Master should do it.
I think the main advantage of Sage access for publishing authors is the large number of subscribers, who can get exclusive access to behind the scenes content, and the password-protected articles. These are perfect for rewarding Patreons, or unlocking whole behind the scenes areas of your world for those who have bought your book, who follow you on social media, or who get your newsletter.
Honestly, it depends on how much your readers are invested in your world and your additional content (and how much you produce of it!), and that's going to be different for every writer. If it's a major incentive for fans to be able to read extra content , then I'd say it's worth it - you'll get more emotional investment and more long-term involvement, and it'll be easier to dripfeed content between releases. If not (for example, your worldbuilding isn't hugely rigorous or your fan-base isn't focused on that aspect) then maybe stick with a lower tier and use it as a platform for your own private worldbuilding and a public facing on-boarding tool to alleviate the learning curve of your worldbuilding and provide a little extra info.
We try to be super open about this stuff - so do let me know your thoughts on this! You can also email me at hello@worldanvil.com if you prefer :)
--Janet
I've given the Sage account some thought. I've got a Master account for my own work and a Grandmaster account with a co-author. The price on those is negligible considering how much work it saves me on the world-building and file-keeping side.
I worked out a very conservative estimate. If I was wasting even just 10 minutes (often it was more) every business day for a year searching through notebooks and digging through boxes and drawers, I'd rack up 40 hours. That 40 hours is a standard work week for me...40 hours I can now dedicate to writing words, which will in turn make money. Even one hour is worth more to me than the cost of the accounts I use..
As for Sage, the plan is to upgrade both accounts to that by the end of the year. I think $250 is a steal if I'm honest. With a half decent audience base, you'll make that in a month off your Patreon. Even more if you have a good mailing list. If I was just starting out, I'd hold off on the Sage account and start with something smaller to begin with as Janet said.
I agree it's an awesome product no matter the price. You get a lot of bang for your buck. I mean, the level of support alone is unparalleled in my experience.
I've been using it since late 2018, but I really wish I'd picked it up when I started out on this crazy adventure. I hope you find a package that works for you. It's a fantastic tool that will save you a world of pain! :D
Damn. Looks awesome, but I'm new to this and it looks really involved. I'm writing a sci-fi story that I hope to make into a televised series at some point, but it's just in the developmental stage right now. Would this be right for me to start using? Again, I'm new to all of this. I started late in life. I'm 57 and the only thing I've had published so far is a Star Trek short story for my college's literary annual. Can I get a handle on this, or would I be wasting my time? LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!
Hi Marauder - if you want to keep track of what you're building, it's going to be PERFECT for you! WA is pretty easy to use - in its most basic form, you just write articles and link them together, to create an inter-connected model of your world. Map pins are as simple as right clicking and filling in the little form that pops up. You can use the buttons to format all your text. Like with any new programme there's a small learning curve, but everything within it works the same way! Plus we have a help channel and a codex with explanations, and there are more youtube tutorials coming out every few weeks! :)
--janet
@Marader I'm right there with you. 50 here and I literally have 28 years of notes that I'm moving onto this platform, so HUGE task, but let me add to what Janet has said...
Yes, there's a small learning curve, BUT it's completely offset by one of the most supportive communities I've ever been a part of. Kind, intelligent, helpful and exTREMELY supportive. So if you ever get stuck (and I really do form time to time), someone always jumps in to help you.
I highly recommend you grab a Journeyman package like I did at first. It allows you more features and more freedom in your initial creations, then as you build your world and feel you want the ability to expand, these guy pro-rate the packages--so you only pay for what you use (which I have appreciated).
Also, being someone who has been publishing and selling books and comic books of my own creation since 2005--if you're working towards a televised series at some point (I'm working towards an animated series myself), what would be better than being able to catch the interest of others by showing your world and brilliance of your ideas?
Just a thought.
--Jaime Buckley
Do it my man!
56 and just started my novel last year
I fell in love with your website UNTIL I found everyone will be able to see my "uncopyrighted" work and I need to pay to write privately. This ridiculous issue stopped me from even creating an account in the first place. Again, I badly need to use World Anvil but how do I convince myself, a broke beginner writer, that no one's gonna copy my content?
If anyone was to copy your work, we'd be happy to provide proof that you're the original author! What you write is yours, regardless of its visibility state.
That actually looks really good. As someone who's already bought Campfire Pro though, what specific selling points do you think necessitate a migration over to WorldAnvil for sci-fi writing?
Is there an app for this?
Hey! We do have plans towards the end of 2019, beginning of 2020, to release a mobile version of World Anvil as a “lite” application. This will probably have some offline capability, but not the full power of the Anvil (we don't’ want to break your phone)!
--Janet
Definitely interested in this. I have so much content and need someone to organize it all.
Is there a way to download the contents if a reason were to arise?
Yes! You can export your worldbuilding into files to keep an offline record 😄
"lord bob of bobberly" lol I love it
He's a very sensitive lord! Don't make fun of his name! 🤣
@@WorldAnvil I bet he's the nicest lord ever :D
IT'S A WIKI MAKER!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!
I AM!!! AND I LOVE YOU TOO!!!! 😍
@@WorldAnvil I've needed you since forever!
Do you have any videos for sci fi world building.?
Is it possible to keep my account private if I can't afford to be apart of a guild because I'm a few years to young to have a job?
Hey there! Sadly not, although we do run an apprentice scheme where members of the inner sanctum sponsor people with apprenticeships. We also sell memberships as gifts in our gift shop (www.worldanvil.com/shop) - maybe you can ask for one for Christmas? Finally, we offer university students discounted memberships. You can find more about that on the website too!
~Janet
@@WorldAnvil
Thanks anyways. I'll try asking about it for Christmas. Have a great day.
I loved your session last year at Full Sail University. I recently got a sub to sage and I think I'm lost.. IDK what I'm doing or if I'm doing it right.. I am expanding a world I recently created in a class and I feel like I'm just not doing this right.
There is honestly no ''right'' way to worldbuild, everyone does it differently in their own way! That said, we have many resources that can help with that :) you can check out our youtube videos, workflow guides: www.worldanvil.com/learn/workflows, our fantasy worldbuilding guide: www.worldanvil.com/learn/worldbuilding/fantasy-worldbuilding-guide, the Meta on the site and much more for professional Sages! www.worldanvil.com/sage
I hope this helps, good luck!
Tried it and my head hurt for 5 minutes trying to figure it out
Rubio Melanie Huh - it’s surprising to hear that! Most people find it very intuitive! Did you check out any of the help resources, like the videos, the help blog or the 24/7 help channel on Discord?
Is there a video on how to use World Anvil to enhance your author platform website? I am a subscribed master.
Not for masters, unfortunately. Workshops (with videos) about improving the business side of writing are a perk of the Sage tier!
Just started the website but kinda having some trouble figuring things out bit frustrated
I'm sorry to hear you've been having some trouble getting settled - is there anything I might be able to help with?
- Madeline
do you think a tutorial for your manuscript writing is in the offing. The codex for that, makes no sense to me, and I would hate to have bought a membership and then not be able to use it.
We have a video about Manuscripts! Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/3c3a6W2br5w/v-deo.html
Wait does that mean if I don’t pay for the subscription everything I write on there is PUBLIC?
Hi! Under a free account, everything except for Draft articles is public (free accounts have a limit of 20 drafts), but it's not advertised. That means that it can only be viewed by people who have the viewing link, which you can only get if the author sends it to you or if you get lucky in a search engine. Regardless of the visibility of the content, you are the sole copyright owner for the content you create.
ya'll need to fix the audio on this video
Is there a word limit in the free version?
Dorakin Warhammer nope! There are restrictions on certain features because, of course, we want you to support the project by joining the guild! But there’s no word limit :)
howdo i pick an rpg system, i dont playrpgs, i dont know what this means, can we get a 'writer' option?
Hi! when creating your world you can pick any RPG from the list - it won't matter if you're not playing a campaign. Make sure to have all writer features enabled, and you're good! I recommend checking out our Writer Workflow Guide for more: www.worldanvil.com/w/WorldAnvilCodex/a/writer-workflow
mm I'd like to see the difference between campfire and world anvil
Well you see, one you use to cook smores while the other you use to forge worlds 😆
I jest - it's always good to compare against the competition! If you'd like to ask about any specifics, I'd be happy to help!
- Madeline
ok so someone brought up you can't make writing private but with campfire you can set it it private or for specific groups ie if I just want to make a it veiwable for beta readers. Also they had a way to promote your book since you can make your page and leave a link for purchase of your book. Can we do this with world anvil? WA is a lot more expensive looking at lifetime to compare.
@@WorldAnvil
How do I change my account from GM to Writer?
Hey Donald! You can toggle RPG features (and any other toggleable features) on and off in the Account Details. Click your profile icon (the circle at the top) to get there. This is also explained in the Get Started guide _> ua-cam.com/video/XjOXGvLMzyI/v-deo.html
~Janet
Uh, no?
I have this thing called 'a word document'
Fair enough! Not everyone needs WA - especially if you're not creating complex fictional settings! What WA does help with, though, is 1) cross referencing for yourself in story bible form, and 2) helping your readers explore your world, so it's great for publicity and fan engagement for published authors too! A lot of professional authors are using it for both of these aspects of their writing career! :)
--Janet
@Last Earthbender
We use a washing machine in our house for 5, due to the high volume of clothes and lessening time each of us has to wash.
The machine isn't as precise as hand and certainly not as flexible but it makes up for those with exceptional rigour and convenience.
The clothes turn up clean enough and we're more free to explore avenues that can aide our world building the same way the machine aides our washing. 😄
Lol. There's also MS paint. But when you get serious you'll realize that word doc and ms paint cant save you a more valuable commodity then money(I mean World anvil is free but w/e) it'll save you time. Whether that's time not looking like a dingus who forgot plot thread A to forgetting your space elf was Pescatarian and is eating ham hock soup in chapter 5.
@@plumtucker9514 Sorry, but all that was shown was a gui that stores info that you write.
That can all be replaced by a word document.
Word can even do tables and timelines and graphics.
This is like campaign cartographer again.
Cool stuff. that all works better if you just take the models from CC, and import them into Coreldraw. And then use Corel.
Unless your prog can scan 'Pescatarian ' and work out that ham does not fit, for you, it's still going to be you referring back to the character doc, or cute WA graphic to remember it.
Well, I think that the major point of this website is to make it easier to organize. Also, I tried word documents for my own world building but it feels a bit overwhelming with not knowing where to start or where to go. WA seems to be focused on guiding people through the worldbuilding process.