Vazdimet Studios LLC in the Media
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The Problem with Book 2
WorldAnvil's Twitch || 17 May 2024
You've finished your first novel, but what about the next? If you thought climbing the mountain of book one was a challenge, then you're in for a surprise. Book two may not be so simple in comparison.
Trad published author Trip Galey and self-pubbed author Morgan Biscup share the surpring pains of writing book two of the series, and how they survived the process!
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Strixxline World Reading
Strixxline's Twitch || July 2023
Strixxline read several of Vazdimet's worldbuilding articles on stream (Ada Lynx on 14 July, and Mark of Devotion on 21 July), alongside other SummerCamp worldbuilding articles from the WorldAnvil Community.Â
WorldAnvil Worldbuilding Awards
Vazdimet's WorldAnvil || March 2023
Vazdimet's WorldAnvil website was a finalist for "Most Beautiful World" in WorldAnvil's 2022 Worldbuilding Awards.
Creating a Community
Vazdimet's Discussion Boards || 30 October, 2021
Vazdimet's use of discussion boards to interact with our community via Live Fiction was featured on WorldAnvil's Blog as one of several ways to effectively use the Discussion Board feature.
Check out Vazdimet's Discussion Boards and immerse yourself in the characters and locations of the universe. Posting requires a (free!) WorldAnvil account.
Foundations of Worldbuilding
Vazdimet's Worldbuilding Meta || 1 October, 2021
The Meta detailing Vazdimet's foundation was featured on WorldAnvil's blog as one of several examples for other worldbuilders on effective Meta writing.
Read Vazdimet's Meta, or skip straight to the world introduction that built off these themes and Explore the Universe of Vazdimet.
Morgan Biscup, Founder and Lead Author
Best SFF With Moral Dilemmas
Shepherd || 24 June 2024
Morgan Biscup had the opportunity to write up some of her favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy books exploring moral dilemmas and perspective changes. Take a look here!
Worldbuilder to Published Author
World Anvil's Blog || 17 November 2023
Morgan Biscup wrote a guest blog post for the World Anvil blog, talking about her experiences with writing and building a community, with tips on how to leverage those same opportunities for yourself.
Co-Writing with Morgan Biscup
A. Dani's Twitch || 13 November 2023
Morgan Biscup joined A. Dani on her Twitch channel to talk about publishing In Spite of the Inevitable, and join in some word sprints. Special mention to the impromptu "Therapy with Shane" toward the end.
Can We Make Editing Fun?
WorldAnvil Twitch || 24 September 2023
A. Dani and Morgan Biscup spoke on World Anvil's weekly Sunday stream with Moro, talking about ways to survive - and even enjoy! - the editing process. Topics included editing processes, interpreting feedback, and maintaining joy in your work.
Campfire: Technomagic Systems
Campfire Writing Blog || 05 July2023
Morgan Biscup's post, How I Write: Believable Technology, was mentioned on Campfire's writing blog as a useful read on creating setting-enhancing custom technologies.Â
The article also digs into different ways creators have blended the lines between technology and magic - one of Morgan's favorite worldbuilding subjects. Taylor Frymier has written an assortment of other fascinating dives into magic, including different ways to write about Necromancy.
(For those seeking behind the scenes insight into the development of Vazdimet's magic system, Morgan has a second article, How I Write: Cohesive Magic, including tips and tricks that may prove useful in your own writing.)
Friday Night Writes: Making Time
WorldAnvil Twitch || 21 October, 2022
Morgan Biscup shares tips on finding time for writing with Janet Forbes on WorldAnvil's regular Friday Night Writes series, a weekly writing sprint event covering an array of topics.
User Journey: Vazdimet
WorldAnvil Sage Seminar || 21 May, 2022
Morgan Biscup joined Janet Forbes and Dimitris Havlidis to workshop the user journey of Vazdimet's WorldAnvil pages. (Videos of this presentation are available to WorldAnvil Sage+ Subscribers).
E V Turnbull, Author
Other Projects: Etrea
Etrea is E V Turnbull's personal writing project, a fantasy world striving to discover the future, while grappling with the long shadow of their forgotten past.
Friday Night Writes: Story Ideas
WorldAnvil Twitch || 21 September, 2022
E V Turnbull discusses developing story ideas with Janet Forbes on WorldAnvil's regular Friday Night Writes series, a weekly writing sprint event covering an array of topics.
Brave New World: Etrea
WorldAnvil Twitch || 9 September, 2022
In this interview with Dimitris Havlidis, CTO of WorldAnvil, E V Turnbull dives into the lore and worldbuilding behind one of their other writing projects, Etrea. Check it out!
Writing Realistic Characters
WorldAnvil Twitch || July 2022
E V Turnbull speaks with WorldAnvil's SecondHand Samurai (Andi) on how to create characters for writing and worldbuilding, including how to avoid overused archetypes, and methods to get into their heads to add depth.
They also share some behind-the-scenes on our work with The Hands of Destinee trilogy.
Building a Daily Writing Habit
WorldAnvil Twitch || 29 May, 2022
E V Turnbull (Serukis) participates in a roundtable discussion with several other writers from WorldAnvil, discussing how to build a daily writing habit.
A. Dani, Editing and Marketing
Other Projects: Luridity
Luridity is A. Dani's personal writing project. Enter a cyberpunk dystopian romance, where love is love and life is lived.
Productivity for Creatives
WorldAnvil Sage Seminar || 18 November, 2023
A. Dani gave a private presentation to WorldAnvil Sages on productivity techniques for creatives, including methods of organization, writing to do lists, and ways to kickstart the brain into excitement about the tasks ahead. (Videos of this presentation are available for WorldAnvil Sage+ Subscribers.)
Giving and Receiving Feedback
WorldAnvil Twitch || 06 August, 2023
A. Dani (DaniAdventures) presented alongside several other talented authors, discussing important topics such as how to know what kind of feedback to provide in different scenarios, when to listen to feedback, ways to handle difficult feedback, and whether or not Chris is the invisible woman.
Editing Your Manuscript
WorldAnvil Sage Seminar || 19 November, 2022
A. Dani gave a private presentation to WorldAnvil Sages to discuss the differences between Self-Editing and Professional Editing, and provide some insights on how to effectively self-edit your manuscripts. (Videos of this presentation are available for WorldAnvil Sage+ Subscribers.)
Friday Night Writes: Novel Worlds
WorldAnvil Twitch || 14 October, 2022
A. Dani joins Janet Forbes of WorldAnvil for Friday Night Writes, providing her personal insights - as both author and editor - into worldbuilding when writing novels.
Setting Manageable Goals
WorldAnvil Twitch || 21 July, 2022
A. Dani joins Secondhand Samurai (Andi) of WorldAnvil, sharing her knowledge as a professional goal coach and editor to provide guidance on converting current projects into manageable goals. You'll also catch her talking about her own personal project, Luridity.
Fighting Overwhelm
WorldAnvil Sage Seminar || 22 May, 2021
A. Dani discussed tactics on how to fight Overwhelm, overcome Imposter Syndrom, and get things done. (Videos of this presentation are available for WorldAnvil Sage+ Subscribers.)
TJ Trewin, Book Cover Artist
Other Projects: Melior
Melior is TJ Trewin's personal worldbuilding project, a fantasy world forcefully introduced to magic during an apocalyptic invasion. The inhabitants of Melior find themselves questioning their old traditions and faiths as they struggle to rebuilding amidst the new dangers of everyday life.
Designing the Unforgettable
WorldAnvil Sage Seminar || 16 September 2023
TJ Trewin gave a private presentation to WorldAnvil Sages on using CSS to design website visuals on the WorldAnvil, providing his insight and experience with CSS and graphic design. (Videos of this presentation are available for WorldAnvil Sage+ Subscribers.)
Brave New Worlds: Melior
WorldAnvil Twitch || 12 November, 2022
In this interview with Dimitris Havlidis, CTO of WorldAnvil, TJ Trewin dives into the lore and worldbuilding behind his personal writing project, Melior.
Worldbuilding with TJ Trewin
Timepool Twitch || 21 November, 2021
TJ Trewin discusses his Worldbuilding Planner - including his personal tips and tricks for planning his worldbuilding and keeping himself accountable - on stream with Timepool. If you enjoy writing, worldbuilding, or both, definitely check it out.
(Timepool is also the artist behind the Vazdimet and Fillimet logos, as well as the art backgrounds on this site.)