Been in a creative slump for the past two weeks now. A constant cycle of not writing, being upset about not writing, then not writing because I'm upset.
While I probably won't hit my goal of silver for Summer Camp anymore, that's okay. I'm chipping away anyways and even if I don't hit bronze now, at least I wrote something.
If you're in the same boat, take a break, it's okay to not write every moment you get. Even the best writers get a block sometimes, you can do this <3
Here we are, Article 11, SC2026 Prompt #32 - A character who is the font of a bloodline. Have you heard the tragedy of Kurohō Daisetsu Anoku-shi? It is not a tale that the Jedai are likely to tell you. However, I wrote an entire article about it. And for some reason, I write 4,347-word articles during Summer Camp. You have been warned. This particular character spawns the Shidiasu legacy and the Sukaiuōkā legacy through his mastery of life, death, and ... the word that might get me killed if I say it in polite company. Enjoy!
Just posted Chapter 14. With summer camp 2026 taking most of my available writing time, I wasn't sure when I would get to post a chapter again.
Chapter 14 in Augmented Valor: The Legacy of Aditi Nizhoni#SummerCamp2026 #summercamp #SummerCamp #worldbuilding #Novel #cyberpunk #militaryscifi #sciencefiction #spaceopera
Just finished the #summercamp prompt for "An influential family or dynasty"! I had so much fun creating this and it gave me so many ideas to weave into my novel series! This celebrated dynasty has roots that still run in "unapproved" sectors, and quietly bridges approved harmony and the first embers of resistance. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it!
Didn't expected to come out of this with a new character and that I would love her so much. Can't wait to write about my scary girl...
Meet a little bit about her at The will of Albert Schmidt, my 10th entry for #SummerCamp2026
SC2026 Prompt #24: So, I thought I would be clever and avoid writing a really long article about Jedai or The Force. A Dathomirian article couldn't require that much detail to hammer out a complete article, could it? I ... did not realize how much they had changed from Legends to Canon, and it took a lot of finagling to make their timeline work, as well as some real research into Okinawan culture. So, here they are, the galaxy's witchiest of witches, the Racor riders, and... well, varying levels of Authoritarians, Dathomirians. An ethnicity that spans humans and Zabraks.
Re-returning after family vacation to the beach, I bring to you Mazrael, a character turned NPC from my first D&D session as a GM. A celebrity loved by all #SummerCamp2026, he has lived many lives in his story life (thus far).
Finally made it to cooper! This is my first time participating at Summer Camp, and I must say, it has been harder that I expected, but still a lot of fun. I have developed elements of my world and story I had never considered, and I really like how things are changing.
And because it never hurts to promote yourself, Alkhatam was the article that got me to 8. Now let's see if I don't die getting to 16.
There are definitely times where it feels weird doing all of this worldbuilding for a NSFW CYOA story where the audience's primary concern certainly isn't cohesive structure or conceptual depth, and there's times where it feels odd talking about the things I create here in a predominantly SFW and "serious" audience.
This isn't one of those times. I had fun conceptualizing the character Fellana and writing about her. I specifically wanted to play around with ideas for why some, but not all, may believe a ficticious character was real that didn't lean into religious connotations, which would seem the "easy" way to go. Anything ever comes of it, someone wants to judge me for having fun wrong, who cares?
The incomparable John Cleese said that the most effective killer of creativity is the fear of making a mistake, and I try to remind myself of that; not always successfully.
I'm so happy to have hit silver this morning, having written sixteen new articles. I'm most proud of this article on religion in the Ancient Aphroditian Empire; religion is not something I usually write about, so to be inspired to make this was amazing. I'm fully embracing Camp Chill this year, and not adding any additional stress with personal requirements like previous years. I used to make myself hit, say, 500 - 1000 words for each article, with art, and I'd try and go for all 40 prompts. Not this year! I'm writing as much as I feel like for each article. This seems obvious in hindsight, but I have a habit of trying to overachieve with challenges like this, and it rarely ends well.
Anyone read some articles from other writers they've really enjoyed? Please share! Have you written something you're particularly proud of? Share too!
This is my first Summer Camp. Next month, just before my birthday, I will have been on WA for a year. I am having a blast with these prompts.
The chase between the Smirnov twins on their M-9 Kestrels vs. Adi on her Ozymandias 6000 was one of my favorite scenes to write. It's a shame that the Smirnov's bikes were destroyed in the chase.
#SummerCamp2026 #summercamp #worldbuilding #cyberpunk #militarysciencefiction #spaceopera #Novel #sciencefiction #ColonialMarine
And here's the article for Summer Camp 2026 Prompt #30, Hyperspace , a fundamentally misunderstood law of nature in the galaxy because every known galactic civilization has inherited it. No one knows who discovered it or developed the technology to fly through it. That's why many call it "jumping to lightspeed" when travel through hyperspace takes one must faster than the universal constant. It's also why many spacers and smugglers find making journeys in shorter distances rather than shorter times more impressive. When traveling at relativistic speeds, time becomes meaningless as you violate the fundamental relationship between cause and effect. Explore the space inside the endless, 1-sided loop of the galaxy and meet the horror that came from just around the next bend of spacetime.
This one was fun--when I heard the prompt "An abandoned building shrouded in mystery" on the Twitch stream, I immediately thought about the The Ancient Mage Tower in my world, but that seemed 1) too on-the-nose, and 2) like a really big undertaking (as I intend to eventually thoroughly rework all those articles and flesh out a lot more of them). Besides, it needed to be something new!
Ultimately, I decided to revisit an idea I set aside last year: a dovecote--essentially, a big pigeon coop where avian couriers pick up and deliver messages. I started writing this evening, and the article got way too big, so I decided to split the ideas three ways. The first bit stayed in the main article, but I made the other two ideas stories that hang off the main article, and I took advantage of the Prose article type, to see how that worked! I really enjoy the flexibility in World Anvil!
If you have a moment, check out the stories linked from The Hush-Cote: Allowed to Lapse, and A Seven-Count.
#SummerCamp2026
As of today, I hit my goal of copper for Summer Camp 2026. Yesterday, I wrote this article, Mugen‑mon , for prompt #23 and today, unexpectedly, I finished an article for prompt #30, Hyperspace . It's hard to express how good it feels to set out a goal, even an easy one like this one, and get it done. With a broken brain, I did it. And I've gotten so much positive feedback that I haven't had in so long. Thank you, fellow campers. I love seeing all of your creative stuff and I appreciate you all in ways I cannot say. I'll share the block for the next article tomorrow or Tuesday. Happy camping!
Man, Summer Camp is fun! We get some provocative prompts, and I thought I'd go a little sideways on this one: "a fictional character some believe to be real". I leaned into something that occupied my little brain when I was a little kid--that sometimes "nobody" might refer to "somebody".
In this story, I went maybe a little creepy with a bogeyman vibe....
Loving #SummerCamp2026
Fourth article for #SummerCamp2026, 1st Summer Camp article for this world. This world is a reboot of my old one, where I hope to massively improve. Enjoy a secret hidden in its depths known to only a select few and the gods themselves. The edge of the world is real...especially when something prevents you from going any further.
So, I fell behind on my global updates because this article that I did for Summer Camp Prompt #13: A War that Expanded Territory, and it's the centerpiece of the current story in my campaign - The Kalee-Yam'rii Conflict. It also made me realize I missed a key event in my timeline when writing the articles for Qymaen jai Sheelal and Gekikō‑butai, so I had to go back and edit them. Now that I've taken the time to do that, we're back on track. Happy camping!
#SummerCamp2026 #SummerCamp #StarWars #SciFiFantasy #TryingToGetBetter
Finally had time to write my second SC article! This week and the next I've got lots more free time so I'll be able to put out some more as well. I can already see some room for expansion with this one, but I'm happy with it as is. Maybe I'll add another section at some point but I'm in no rush
3rd article for #SummerCamp2026. I've marked it as 18+ given its discussion on fertility, I am actually unsure if it needs to be marked that way, there isn't anything explicit, I think. Anyway, the moon, werewolves, and fertility, what isn't there to love!? I plan to update this article to include non-fertility related effects as well (added to to-do list).
Feels like a slow start to Summer Camp, only two articles done, but I've got plenty of ideas in process! For now, enjoy a winter holiday, and then...I don't know, glue stuff together. #SummerCamp
It has been a while since I've done writing in general, life has been good but busy. I am glad to be back and look forward to #SummerCamp2026 ! Here we have my 1st article for #summercamp hope you all enjoy.
Hi all, I wrote 4 articles for #Summercamp today. The prompts are so inspiring. Check them out here: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/elteria-jessilky
Hey everyone! Take a look at the first article I'm posting for the Worldbuilding Summer Camp this year!
In a harsh, arid savanna in Kerine, communities have realized that they cannot sustain themselves as their population grows. As a result, they formed an order of warriors made up of the elder, more battle-hardened warriors of their settlements named The Bones of Isaar, named for their sacrifice and the one who formed the order. They essentially swear off resources that might eventually go to the people of their home, and wander the savanna protecting their people until they eventually perish from the harsh conditions.
Its my take on the prompt "A faction that employs questionable methods for the love of their people." Its a bit of fantasy dystopia with some Nights Watch vibes from GoT too. Take a look if you have a chance!
Let #summercamp begin! Quick and fun way to warm up to Worldanvil! Enjoy this little sticky building material!
Yay! Finished the final week of Summer Camp prep :) GIMME THE PROMPTS
Also, the other day, I completely reworked the Legends of the Dragonguard's homepage! It's so much cooler now, and it's what I've wanted it to be like for a while! I hope you like it, and I hope the CSS is all good haha. There may be a few things to tweak still, but it should be pretty much finished.
You can check it out now! :)
So here's a big one that I've been getting ready for all year. An overhaul of the homepage of the World of Wizard's Peak! Let me know what you think! #summercamp #summercampprep
I finally am back and ready to destroy!!
Actually though, I am so happy to be back on WA, this time with a structured plan of attack instead of just throwing word spaghetti at the wall. I'm ready to write, I'm ready to get feral, and I'm so excited to post my special announcement for real!
There's still a lot to do, so it will be a long way out, but just thinking about it makes me itch to write!
Have an incredible Summer Camp one and all, and best of luck! Hammer time!
Summer Camp is next weekend? My EIGHTH Summer Camp??? Oh my goodness! But hey, at least I've finished my homework nice and early!
I've got lots of prep and planning left to do behind the scenes, but I have my ideas flowing around all of the themes, and the feral energy is building and building... WHAT WILL WE WRITE NEXT WEEK??? WHAT WONDERS WILL JULY BRING US ALL?
I look forward to finding all of that out together!
I won't be going for another Iron Gorge year, but I will still be streaming all Summer Camp! My tentative schedule is outlined in my prep article in week 3 :)
Happy June, World Anvil! I come bearing gifts! Well, gifts that are also self-promotion BUT they're nice things for you, too!
Gift the first is my Pride Month unofficial challenge, linked below. This challenge is for an ultra-short story featuring queer joy. It runs until the end of the month and there are already five submissions (plus one from me and a seventh that was technically too long for the challenge but still available for reading).
These stories are all so sweet and lovely. If you're looking for something nice to read in 3 minutes or less, check them out and support their authors. You still have two weeks if you'd like to add your own to the list!
Gift the second is what I'm calling the altscotch, or alternative hopscotch. Summer Camp Prep this year is in the style of hopscotch, with each week having a new set of 7 tasks. The hopscotch is adorable but the prep tasks weren't working for me. So I created an alternative set of tasks that are more thematic.
If you're struggling with the official tasks or just want to check out some alternatives, you can find my altscotch at the link below. I'll be writing more on my own prep throughout the week, and adding to the altscotch once the fourth and final theme is revealed on Saturday.
Some of you may recall voting for what future guide I should write. A guide on navigation was the winner, and I'm now over halfway done that article. I won't promise an ETA, but it's coming Soon(tm)!
Happy Pride, Happy Prep, and Happy Worldbuilding!
A first attempt at a scene that has been foundational for one of my campaigns, done as prose. Submitted to the#submissions"> 2026 Show Your Colors challenge
this is a game i plan on making , i first need a prototype for the Combat system , but that will happen in due time. please feel free to explore the world of Dorable, its cute, lively, and most importantly Sweet. also if you want to add a character give me a comment , this game world is designed for creativity and imagination. these are some characters to start with and the Game modes
FLOSSA BONBON™ CRUMDALF THE COOKIE SAGE™ LIX™ NEAPOLEON BONBON-PARTE™ CRUMBLE ROYALE™ COOKIE RUSH™
#SharetheLove #Worldbuilding #Gamedesign #GagFantasy #Comedic
Once next month starts up, one of the biggest challenges here on World Anvil does as well! Summer Camp is a month-long prompt bonanza. It's a creative marathon! To help people all the way to the finish line, I started a camp called Camp Chill. Camp Chill is about sustainable Summer-Camping, preserving our joy, and having a great time together. You can pledge for any badge you want and still be Camp Chill. We've all got our own pace!
Camp Chill was started in 2022, with a set of guidelines written to help people enjoy a Summer Camp where the fire stays lit all month. We're bringing the s'mores, the ice cream for when it gets too hot, fire extinguishers for potential burnout, and we pledge, above all, to have a good time!
If you want to join up, all you have to do is decide to join! A lot of people have chosen to add the awesome badge Rin Garnett made to their pledge or elsewhere on their world. You can do that too by using the ID 4574878. It's not required, but c'mon! It's a badge! Who doesn't love a badge?
I'll share the camp chill tenets below:
Will you be joining Camp Chill? What're your Summer Camp goals? What will you be doing to rest and recharge during July?
Weeks 1 and 2 of the Summer Camp prep are all done, and I'm so excited for the challenge to begin! I've been eagerly waiting for months, gnawing at the bars of my cage. While I'm waiting, I've been updating my Yonderverse Glossary - It's already gigantic, and I've not even scratched the surface! (8,000+ words so far, and less than 200/1947 articles have been checked for needed references)
What's everyone's Summer Camp goals? Diamond, like me, or something else? I'm really excited to write lots of small articles to hit that badge, because I think it'll be difficult for me to write as much, this year. But I've got high hopes!
The Saturday Morning Cereal is a weekly spark of joy and creativity from the Blanket Fort Storytellers — a collective built on warmth, whimsy, and making things together.
This BINGO card is your invitation to play along: pick the prompts that delight you, pair them with Summer Camp if you like, and share your progress with us in the Blanket Fort Storytellers Discord . There’s always room in the fort!
Kicking off my Summer Camp Prep with reignited passion.
I'd be honored if y'all would join me on this ride!
Can you save the Multiverse? fight against the ultimate end of all things, start by understanding the lore of Valencia
Hi everyone!
It’s been a while since I wrote one of these. Where have I been? Deep into my writing! The first draft of my novel is finally coming to a close. I am alive and well—as well as one can be! Sometimes you just have to buckle down and focus on what you're working on.
That being said, I did take a short break for a fun challenge I participated in last year: Dip a Toe In by Asmo. The opportunity to visit and write a story set in another creator's world is so much fun, provided you're comfortable with it. I participated last year with my story, A Spoonful of Penance .
This year, the theme was "create a problem," and I did just that! Crucially, I left the problem open-ended, so the other world's creator can use it if they want to. It was a fantastic writing exercise.
I wrote an Elegant Problem and Check out Asmo's challenge it might spark something in you. Also reason to explore a new world.
Finally got around to starting up the Shattered World Campaign 1 again! This time, session 2 finished up and I have the report written up. My players were chaotic and all over the place, but hey! At least, they finally all met.
#campaign #session #players #unpredictable #offcourse #hilarious
Published chapter 11 finally. I managed to get the first draft done and got some time to edit it. Originally, I wasn't sure I was going to work on my manuscripts, but then I realized that the Hitchhiker's Guide is limited to 2,000 words which is too easy for me. My original draft stands at 12,000+ words.
Last month what little writing time I get was consumed by Adventure April which took longer than I expected. This month most of my writing time has been consumed by the Hitchhiker's Guide to Chendiuria.
Chapter 11 in Shadows of Eros#anvilspace #SharetheLove #AdvetureApril #novel #WorldBuilding #cyberpunk #spaceopera #Eros #sciencefiction
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 274!
How's the worldbuilding coming? Giving the hitchhiker's guide challenge a try? I've seen quite a few show up. There's one for all manner of locations both small and large. But! I won't ramble, but I might show off a few that caught my eye next time. Until then, if you're needing a little inspiration, I've uncovered a few that I hope might help! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go!The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
I must start by apologizing that for the foreseeable future, I am not getting to work on my manuscripts as other writing has consumed what little writing time I get.
Last month it was Adventure April; this month it is the Hitchhiker's Guide to Augmented Valor that is consuming all my writing time.
I just started writing the guide and haven't edited it yet, so expect some mistakes and misspellings. If you look over what I have written so far, I would love some suggestions and/or creative criticism.
Creating a Hitchhiker’s Guide for the Augmented Valor universe requires a specific blend of bureaucratic dry wit, cosmic cynicism, and a healthy dose of "Don't Panic" (even when faced with Screamer-Vant Neuro-Gas).
The break from writing my manuscripts has been helpful. I am taking the time to gather my very scattered notes from all of my paper binders, notebooks, stenographer's pads, etc. into Milanote.
My return to my manuscripts is uncertain, and I suspect few will miss them.
#anvilspace #SharetheLove #WorldBuilding #AdventureApril #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #novel #HitchhikersGuide
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 273!
How's it going with the worldbuilding? Expanding your worlds? Hope so! Now the big question, are you giving the Hitchhiker's Guide challenge a try? That's a neat twist to introduce a region, place or more in a setting, isn't it? A travel guide. What landmarks a visitor should, or should not, see for a town, region ... that's fun. Also, you could do one for your whole world? That would be daunting. So hopefully to help, I've got some inspiration for you here! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go!The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Please consider completing the survey when you have a moment! Here’s the link: https://forms.gle/VmkAg3Mrzg8K2K4SA
Synopsis: With all of Aeon’s Paragons together in one space, Nyxis reunites with her peers all while Geddeon tries to keep the peace between his friend group and Fixx. But when the Scion runs his mouth a little bit too much during dinner, the prince and the commander somehow find some common ground.
Chapter 11 in All Hallows Queen#OriginalFiction #highfantasy #action #romance #swordsandsorcery #novel
The Lightning Dragons are now complete. Storm‑forged, heavy‑built, and bound to balance, they carry lightning in their bones and must keep their charge in harmony or risk unraveling. When the Call comes, they swim alone into the deepest trench.
#fantasyworldbuilding #lightningdragon #stormmagic #fantasylore #dragonspecies #mythicfantasy #appalachianfantasy #creaturelore #fantasyarchive
We're 5 months in, and wherever you are, I'm proud of you and I believe in you. Do only your very best; nothing more, nothing less!
There's 3 points and YES, there are !
- The idea of posting AHQ to () came from one of my friends. The main reason for my decision is that RR runs on consistent chapter updates for stories to thrive; , and I can’t bum rush chapters into existence because my creativity comes in waves, so I must do what needs to be done.
- I liked the survey format I used last time. With it, I used the response to field your ideas and thoughts on AHQ as a whole. So I’m bringing it back with some more questions!
- You know I had to make you read to get to the good stuff. I will announce it when it’s live, and as promised, this chapter is THICC.
#OriginalFiction #Novel #HighFantasy #SwordsandScorcery #Action #Romance
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 272!
Hey, so how is Adventure April coming along? Get your adventure written? Polished? All ready to run? Hope so, they are always fun to come up with. What was yours? A fantasy setting? Sci fi? Well, not only are they great fun, they help give a good reason really dive into your worldbuilding. Maybe corners you never thought you would explore! Speaking of which, here are some inspiration that might help with that! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go!The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
I mistakenly posted an early version of this chapter last week.
Here is the full chapter 4.
Chapter 4 in Surviving IY98k With Seven Minutes of Oxygen, An Augmented Soldier's Story#anvilspace #SharetheLove #Novel #WorldBuilding #cyberpunk #darksciencefiction #spaceopera #sciencefiction #militarysciencefiction #hardsciencefiction
The winners of World Anvil Worldbuilding Awards 2026 were just announced, and oh my gosh was it a great year for Science Fiction! We took home the biggest wins: Best World, Best Article, and more, you can check them all out here in this post! I'm beyond proud that I was able to take home Best Article, but it warms my heart even more to see my good friends winning big too!
So what are you waiting for? Open this post to check out some awesome award-winning sci fi
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 271!
How's it going! Enjoying Adventure April? Hope so! Did you jump into that, or go after one of the unofficial challenges? It's always fun when there are options like that. It really gets the inspiration going. Speaking of which, I've been out looking and I think I've several that might help. With that, I'll keep this babble of mine short and sweet this time! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go!The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Check out the latest adventure in the cyberpunk world of the Seven Cities!
Dealing, driving, and grieving in
Cry Later
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/cyberpunk-2080-unicorpus/a/cry-later-article
Published Chapter 10 in Shadows of Eros. Note that next Sunday there will not be a post, because the wife and I are taking off for a long weekend without electronics (or offspring).
Chapter 10 in Shadows of Eros#Novel #anvilspace #WorldBuilding #ScienceFiction #cyberpunk #scifi #spaceopera #SharetheLove #ShadowsofEros #WAWA
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 270!
So! Here we go with Adventure April! That's always a fun one, and it just endless fun to read. I can't wait to see what people come up with. Are you going to try it? If not, how are your worlds growing? Coming along how you want? Hope so! Oh! Before I forget, there are an unofficial challenges out there, too! Crafting Creatures 2026! Unofficial Chronicle Challenge! and Adventure MAPril 2026! So lots of fun for April (and in some cases longer), right? Here are the links for the challenges!
Unofficial Chronicle Challenge
With that, lets get into it. Here's some that might inspire for the challenge, unofficial challenge or otherwise! So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Hello World Anvil I come bearing the gift of STATS!
I started the WAWA voting season off with a back injury. A mild one - I'll be fine in another day or two - but I opted to distract myself from it with the tedium of data entry. I assembled a spreadsheet of all WAWA awards, nominees, worlds, and winners since the first one in 2020. The numbers paint a very interesting picture...
2026 has continued the upward climb of unique Worlds, authors, and new nominees from the past two years, reaching levels comparable to lockdown-era WA. And unlike prior years, the top-nominated spot is spread across seven people.
You can stop reading here if you're satisfied with this conclusion, or keep reading if you want to know more.
I used the list on Learn to compile all this, but there are a couple caveats:
You'll see 2023 is missing from my tables below. Prior to 2024, the competition was named for the prior year because all submissions had to be from that year. So WAWA 2022 featured articles made in 2022 but was held in 2023. The time restriction was removed for 2024, and the event name was changed to the year it was held in.
This table shows the number of unique worlds and unique authors among each year's nominees, along with the total number of first-time nominees that year. As you can see, 2021 was a stand-out year for participation, likely due to everyone being stuck in lockdown. Participation dropped afterward, but 2026 gets close to lockdown numbers.
| Year | Unique Worlds | Unique Authors | New Nominees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18 | 14 | N/A |
| 2021 | 42 | 45 | 36 |
| 2022 | 38 | 41 | 23 |
| 2024 | 30 | 25 | 13 |
| 2025 | 36 | 33 | 14 |
| 2026 | 45 | 40 | 15 |
The below shows the top-nominated and top-winning anvilites each year by name (not username, Learn shows name so that was easier to use). I kept roughly to top 5, with fewer or more as made sense for the data. Most people who've won a worldbuilding award have only won 1 (so far). It's fun to look at those who win a lot, but they're the exceptions, not the norm.
| Year | Top Nominated | Top Winning |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Damion (4) ninne124 (4) Matthieu A. (3) Mihkel Rand (3) Qurilion (3) | Matthieu A. (2) Qurilion (2) |
| 2021 | Stormbril (9) Ademal (5) Naelin (5) TJ Trewin (5) Zimo (5) | Stormbril (6) ninne124 (2) Tim de Roos (2) TJ Trewin (2) |
| 2022 | Stormbril (6) TJ Trewin (5) Chris L (4) Emily Armstrong (4) Naelin (4) | Emily Armstrong (2) Polina "Line" Arteev (2) Stormbril (2) TJ Trewin (2) |
| 2024 | Kefkejaco (10) Ninodonlord (7) Doug Marshall (4) Han (4) | Stormbril (2) |
| 2025 | Loup Des Bois (8) Polina "Line" Arteev (6) Drew Whitney (5) Kefkejaco (5) Hatwolf (4) NimrodialLibrary (4) | Kefkejaco (2) Polina "Line" Arteev (2) Stormbril (2) |
| 2026 | Annie Stein (3) Blue Fairy 74 (3) Catoblepon (3) Mochi (3) Polina "Line" Arteev (3) Qurilion (3) RiverFang (3) | Find out on April 18! |
| Overall | Stormbril (24) Kefkejaco (21) TJ Trewin (15) Polina "Line" Arteev (12) Qurilion (12) | Stormbril (13) Polina "Line" Arteev (5) Qurilion (4) TJ Trewin (4) |
WAWA has continually evolved since its start. This year's changes have given us greater diversity in our nominees and eliminated the popularity contest while still giving the community a voice in what our favorite articles are. The industry judges make the biggest categories feel that much more special.
We're likely to continue seeing familiar names among nominees - exceptional worldbuilders will keep being exceptional - but it's refreshing to not have a single name sweep the competition. However, the World awards are an area of potential improvement. While I have thoughts on that, this isn't the post to share them.
There's still room to grow, but that's true of all of us. With my back injury healing, I'm itching to start reviewing nominees and making my own votes. I can't wait for the awards ceremony this year, and to see how WAWA continues to change in the future.
Special shout-out to The Gays(tm) who helped compile the data and listened to me chatter on about it. I love reviewing data like this, so if you have any other thoughts or questions, please do leave a comment!
Hell, I've never written anything past Fanfics and OC one-shots; and most of my stories ended up on hiatus for lack of motivation, but
I truly thank you all, and will make it known in every single post I make!! Every part of this story is coming straight off the dome, and .
That's it from me! Have a read and let's see if you can spot the changes!
#OriginalFiction #HighFantasy #SwordsandSorcery #Novel #Romance #Drama
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 269!
So how are the worldbuilding projects coming along? Making progress. Hey, did you give the Heroes vs Villains challenge a try? How did you do? Just a lot going on right now as spring rolls in, right? Also the Best of World Anvil, too! ( psst don't forget to go vote! Click here! )
But, you know, on the horizon is more challenges.. and SUMMER CAMP! Can you believe it's already approaching? Time flies SO FAST it's just amazing. Still, to help, how about some inspiration!
So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
I have a #NewChapter of The Cleansing of Zykyrn Pilkarrz out now.
The confrontation with Shanvér's spiders still fresh in their minds, Shenzàn, Vider and Veman trudge back to rejoin the others.
Their complementary skills give Shen concerns about their mission, as though their teamwork seems almost too good.
Hey Peeps, another update :)
I am doing the March 31 Tales.
For the 2nd & 3rd, I have finished Chapter four for my novel Starfire.
Check it out here→ https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
If you would like to chat about this book or have questions, I have created a discussion board for Starfire→ https://www.worldanvil.com/w/eluvemar-lilrose18/board/the-starlee-trilogy-discussions
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
Posted Chapter 9 of Shadows of Eros.
Chapter 9 in Shadows of Eros#AnvilSpace #Novel #SharetheLove #WorldBuilding #ScienceFiction #spaceopera #cyberpunk #hardwired #asteroidcolony #powerarmor #ShadowsofEros #androids
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 268!
So... how did it turn into March so fast! It feels like it was just January! Hm, time does fly when you're not paying attention, right? But this time I went wandering around among traditions. Those are fun but can be a bit difficult sometimes. They cover all sorts of things in a culture that bridge beliefs, language, and how a people view or explain the world. Still, very key and helpful for any worldbuilding! So let's get into it! Without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Once again, I grabbed my satchel and set out on the digital road to find some unexplored countries in the Anvilspace. As always, the Anvilspace didn't disappoint!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Apologies for the delay! (I’m having a morning.) If you are still interested in the AHQ Survey, it is still up until Monday, 2/23/2026 @ 11:59 pm. Again, participation is not mandatory, but I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and responses! Click Here! - https://forms.gle/Yg4xHuHGe4gKSGq19
: The Fall Banquet begins at the Equinox Court. Geddeon reunites with his friends of across New Temperantia, while Nyxis finally returns for her grand debut since the Fallen Leaves Incident.
#OriginalFiction #High Fantasy #DarkFantasy #Worldbuilding #Novel #SwordsandSorcery #Slowburn
Just posted Chapter 11 of Aditi "Adi" Nizhóní Peshlakai's story.
Chapter 11 in Augmented Valor: The Legacy of Aditi Nizhoni#anvilspace #Novel #SharetheLove #WorldBuilding #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #spaceopera
Hey, Everybody! Here we go with Issue 267!
How's the worldbuilding coming along? Projects humming well? Hope so! After January's rest and recover, it's time to dive back in , right? Me too! But, at least for me, it's wise to ease back in. If i don't, I'll overcommit and then panic! No one needs panic, right?
So, to help with that easing in, I thought I'd bring some nice, calming Geography this time! One of the bedrocks (...ok, I couldn't resist that one...) of worldbuilding. Language, and so much more revolve around how a culture and people see their local geography which in turn...shapes their culture! So hey, let's get started!
Now, while I've been hammering out my writing and worldbuilding, I've also tried to catch up on my reading. So, without further delay!
Here is the current crop that REALLY stood out for me! Enjoy!
Missed old journal or two? Fear not! They may be a bit dusty, stained with tea and coffee... but here you go! The Kummer Wolfe List Archive
#whatIamReading #TheKummerWolfeList #anvilspace #SharetheLove
Good Morning, Afternoon and Evening to all! If anyone read the bottom of my update post, I have something else I want to share. It will remain open until 11:59 pm Monday, 2/23/2026, so you have until then to submit your answers. If this format works, I will use it in the future. (https://forms.gle/Yg4xHuHGe4gKSGq19 )
In preparation for the Fall Banquet, Geddeon learns about the circumstances of the Equinox Treaty and the royal family’s obligation to attend. Meanwhile, Nyxis comes to grips with fallacies of her teachings and vows to learn the ways of the world from a different source.
#OriginalFiction #High Fantasy #DarkFantasy #Worldbuilding #Novel #SwordsandSorcery #Slowburn
Read it here -->https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
Hey Peeps!
So I've finally decided to share something I've been working on for over a year now. I started writing this novel ages ago but put it aside, and now that I've built out so much more of my world (Eluvemar), I've gone back to do a proper re-edit. Fingers crossed someone here enjoys it!
Starfire: Book One of The Starless Prophecy Trilogy
She fell through fire and lightning, from a world of ash into one where stars still burn. Sera wakes in the Harrowing Grounds with nothing: no name, no House, no understanding of how she came to be here. Only the stranger's last words echo in her skull: survive. And the certainty that this place is wrong in ways she cannot yet name.
The Vylerrian Institute of Thaumaturgical Arts takes her in, not knowing she was never meant to be their student. They train her. Test her. Find her magic wild, her instincts feral, her eyes fixed on shadows that do not exist for others. Sorted into House Valthar, Sera learns to fight, to burn, to survive at any cost in this unknown place. But survival is not enough. Not when the stars above match no constellation she knows. Not when the gods walk distant and unworshipped. Not when her own power answers to rage and grief she cannot explain.
Something is coming. Something that will unmake the sky. And Sera, who has seen the dark that follows, must choose whether to save a world that will call her mad, weak, powerless, or let it burn again.
Chapters one and two are already up if anyone wants to read them! Would love to hear what you think
Read it here -->https://www.worldanvil.com/community/manuscripts/read/7170872822-lilrose18-book-one3A-starfire
#Novel #Starfire #StarlessProphecyTrilogy #Eluvemar #Fantasy #DarkAcademia
On , I will roll out Phase One of my master plan. My goal is to produce more articles with chapter releases, but in the event the chapter is longer, I will do my best to drop the articles in between.
If you made it to the bottom, I also have another little something. Keep an eye out.
#OriginalFiction #swordsandsorcery #romance #slowburn #OriginalIP #Darkfantasy #highfantasy
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