Earlier this year I participated in my first ever Summercamp here on World Anvil. I wrote
about Saethar'Kori, waxed poetic about Kuai’ain Palace, fleshed out The Dawn of the Fallen
Star, built The Temple of a Thousand Faces, and talked about key historic figures like Deamod e'Lufaren, Aaina Viswan, Yen Tae-Hyun, and Imalda e'Yisonn... But sadly my health tanked and I wasn't able to finish it- or attend to my Enchanter duties (including keeping up with the final Summercamp Roundup posts). But thankfully, Worldember gives me the opportunity to jump back in for another go at it.
What is Worldember?
Worldember: It's like Summer Camp, but bigger
Worldember is one of the most massive contests hosted by WorldAnvil, stretching back to the dawn of time.
The primary challenge is to write 10,000 words by the end of the year- which gives you a shiny new profile badge and a chance to win prizes. Beyond that, there are brackets for higher word counts, and categories for winning other prizes.
The full competition page can be found right over here. There you can see pretty much everything else you need to know... But it's just like Summercamp- but bigger.
A Wild Janet Appears
Survival Guide
Whether you're a new Anvil, or an experienced one, it's easy to lose your head when a mad dash
competition like this is announced. But don't worry, Forge Mother Mistress Hummingbird (that's
me) has got a few tips for you to help you beat the blues, stay in shape, and make it to the finish
line- hopefully with your brain still in tact.
Focus fire: Worldember's about word count first and foremost; the important part isn't how
well you write it, but that you get it written in the first place. So write first ... Edit, format, and
pad your articles later!
Set Goals: Set a single realistic goal and go from there ... Set new goals as you reach old ones!
Take care: Don't forget to hydrate, eat your veggies, and get enough sleep ... Definitely don't
forget to stretch your legs every 20 minutes, either- and do your basic hand, neck,shoulder, and
wrist exercises. You'll thank me for it later!
Mind the Burn: Remember that Worldember's a marathon, not a sprint. Take breaks- and lots
of them!
Don't deflate: With competitions like Worldember and Summercamp comes a massive influx of
articles- some of which are really good. It's easy to get lost in the feelings of inferiority. Don't let
it win! Regardless of skill level, world setting, or any other factor, we're just happy to have you
here with us. So chin up, love- and go klick some worldbuilding ass!
Spreading Cheer
Everyone wants to win, but that doesn't mean competitions have to be no-fun no-frills grump
fests where everyone's out purely for their own gain... The Winter Holiday season is about more
than just Worldember, after all. It's also about sharing and community.
That's why users like TJ and Ademal are banding together to give something more to Worldember and the World Anvil community. And like them, I encourage everyone to support World Anvil Creators. It is the season of giving, after all... And what better way to give than dropping a few dollars in someone's Ko-Fi, or buying them a gift from their Wishlist?
So we're encouraging all worldbuilders- regardless of level or skill- to add a link to their Ko-Fi pages (and / or their Patreons) via the account and profile settings here on World Anvil- then drop a link to their winter Wishlists somewhere on their world. You never know who'll be the one to see it!
Spreading Love
Creatives thrive on love- and even if it's just a simple "this is great!" feedback means a lot to all of us. So don't be a stodgey, stingey Mr. Scrooge.
Love an article? Give it a like! Have something nice to say? Leave a comment! And if things are going too fast to keep up, click that handy dandy Reading List button to make sure it's saved for later... But if you really love someone's style, the greatest gift you can give is to hit that follow button and keep up to date with their world. There's no good reason not to spread the love around!
I am indeed participating in WE2020. My plan is to lift Dark Shadows out of the "neglected" pit and rewrite large swathes of its outdated lore, poor writing and history as well as expand greatly upon it. Where will I end up? Hell if I know, but 50k wouldn't be bad. In fact, it'd be needed.
I am indeed participating in WE2020. My plan is to lift Dark Shadows out of the "neglected" pit and rewrite large swathes of its outdated lore, poor writing and history as well as expand greatly upon it. Where will I end up? Hell if I know, but 50k wouldn't be bad. In fact, it'd be needed.
I reposted the 2018 one lol. Glad to see you're in 2020 though! I too sorely need to drag mine out of the pit of neglect.
⤳ Buy me a Ko-fi
⤳ Join My Discord
(I know. I felt I should comment anyway.) :)