I’m excited to see how it evolves as the company grows.Ĭampfire now has three aspects to their company. If you’ve got the time and the motivation, I think it’s a great platform.Ĭampfire’s focus is worldbuilding, so the manuscript function might not be the best option for novelists right now. However, there is a very steep learning curve. The character module even has a stats section if RPGs are your niche! The timeline feature is useful for plotting, and allows you to see what happens when in your novel at a glance. It’s a beautiful interface, and you can add as much or as little detail to each entry as you want. I can attest that they have great customer service if you have an issue. If you choose a monthly payment option, some modules are as cheap as 25 cents a month!Ĭampfire is a powerful tool that is highly customizable. Each module ranges in price from $2.50 to $15 a year, with lifetime modules ranging from $7.50 to $45.

It's really affordable with the a la carte model. Right now, I’m working on historical fiction, so I don’t need modules like species or magic. There is a limited free tier, or you can buy the modules monthly, annually, or lifetime. These include a manuscript module, as well as maps, timelines, relationships, cultures, religions, species, and more. But I’m now using it, loving it, and spending less per month than any other writing program I’ve tried.Ĭampfire currently features seventeen modules and catalogues. The “pay for what you need” model had me unsure about the value. I’ll admit I was skeptical about Campfire’s app. If you’re a serious, detailed worldbuilder, check out World Anvil. All the pricing options for the higher tiers are paid annually, but they are very affordable compared to other writing programs. There are four tiers, including a free tier. Janet and Dimitris from World Anvil joined us for ProWritingAid’s Fantasy Writer’s Week, where they took us on a full walkthrough of the software. It turns your own world into something that looks as nice as the D&D Player’s Handbook. What I love most about World Anvil is how professional it looks. And they are set up to help you monetize your worldbuilding if game creation is a field you want to break into. They have also added a manuscript feature for writing a novel or game campaigns. (Or is that just me?) There are interactive timelines and family trees, and all of these are linkable. The interactive maps are one of the coolest features, so you can say goodbye to your poorly drawn, handwritten maps on scratch paper. The program features templates for over 25 worldbuilding features, including religions, races and ethnicities, mythologies, spells, and even vehicles.

If you plan on having lots of details, World Anvil is a great choice. World Anvil is an all-rounder, catering to tabletop gamers, writers, and other creators alike.

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