Hi frens - a recent conversation with one of my fave mutuals brought steered us to a conversation about writers being gatekeepers for how they make their content or what resources they use for their stories etc. etc. and it just got me thinking how I literally never want to gatekeep anything I used to write my stories. Below is a list of resources / websites that I often use when world building or trying to find some inspiration for fics (largely fantasy). I will definitely plan on updating this as I find re-sources and will additionally add writing tools - I will also link this post in my FAQ so it lives somewhere findable.
If you're a writer and you also use a tool or writing resource that you find helpful and want to share with the world - pls respond to this thread or send me a message and I will add it! My goal is to share as many tools as possible, even if it's how-tos like how to make a master list, how to make a banner etc!!
These websites are free and though they are limited, you don't necessarily need to use the actual world building as much as you can just use the questions and formatting. These sites will ask you EVERYTHING you might need to know about your world.
These are websites that store mass amounts of mythological and theological stories and histories of multiple cultures.
god checker | pantheon | mythopedia |
→ If you mainly manage a masterlist on a computer and don't have an Apple interface where you can quickly use keys for emojis for keys and navigations, use: emojipedia
→ If you are someone who doesn't have a lot of skill in graphic design but you don't have someone to ask for a banner / don't feel comfortable asking for a banner, most Canva templates are free but also Photo Pea is essentially a free version of Photoshop and has the same tools!
→ If you have a Tumblr theme / layout that does not let you but your masterlist links in your bio that show up on mobile, here is how.
FREE WORD PROCESSORS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MICROSOFT WORD:
Google Docs | LibreOffice | WPS Office
FREE FILE TRANSFERS IF YOU ARE SENDING DOCS BACK AND FORTH FROM COMPUTERS:
stormborns
areudirty
origamiaround
gummygunk
kaledo-art
romaincrisis
