Have you ever looked for something that could help you organize characters, plot storylines, draft maps of locations, and create your novel? Have you longed to be part of a lovely and flourishing community of other writers, worldbuilders, and creatives? With World Anvil, you can do all those things and more! But, as you enter the site, things may seem a bit intimidating. There are so many features that one may not know where to start. If this sounds like you, don’t worry! Ossandra is here to help you every step of the way. From creating your account to setting up your profile, and even starting your very first world. 

This five-part course will help you to harness all of the awesome aspects of World Anvil and get you started on an incredible journey. If you need more assistance, there are supplementary classes to take in conjunction with this one that dive even deeper into the features of the site to help you become a bonafide World Anvil expert, ultimately assisting you in creating worlds, novels, characters, and beyond.

Day 1- You’re an Anvilite, Now 

• Choose or change your username 
• Add your bio 
• Add a profile picture 
• Add social media accounts 
• Fully customize your profile 

Day 2- Exploring the Community 

• Discover the many members of World Anvil 
• Tour the channels of interaction 
• Learn how to get involved and make a name for yourself 
• Take a look at prompts and community challenges 
• Find other creatives’ works and get inspired 

Day 3- Check out the Features 

• Learn everything possible with World Anvil 
• See examples of maps, articles, manuscripts, worlds, and more
• Gain insight on each of the membership tiers to gauge which will be most helpful for you 

Day 4- Let’s Focus on Your Needs 

• Go over the aspects of World Anvil that are most appealing to you 
• Learn more about specific features you would like to use 
• Ask questions and clarify all confusion you may still have 
• Make sure everything is set up just the way you want it 

Day 5- Settling In 

• Finalize which membership tier you’d like to proceed with 
• Test out new features that come with the membership 
• Fully embrace your account