Map building tips

@1969Mauricio

Maps shouldn't be pretty. When you're worldbuilding, you need to break things, regularly. Here's how to use a series of map sketches to build your world

Last week, I wrote a post about genre writing and it got me thinking about how to know when a book has enough world-building and if it has enough of the right kind of world building. (The post was …

City maps can be a lot of fun to draw, but they come with their own unique set of challenges. It’s one thing to draw individual buildings that are completely isolated from one another; it’s another to draw a city block where everything is more mashed together. In this tutorial I’ll walk you through my process to sketching, inking, and finally coloring a city block so you can add them to your own fantasy maps! #mapeffects #howtodraw #fantasymaps #fantasy #tutorial #rpg #dungeonsanddragons

A compass is probably the most recognizable symbol associated with map making. They are also an opportunity to convey something about the culture of the world you’re creating by incorporating patterns and textures in their design. In this tutorial, you will learn how to easily draw a compass on your

If you enjoy finding inspiration for your stories from real-world locations, then look no further than the stone pillars of Wulingyuan, China. But the real question is, how do you draw something like that on your fantasy map? In this tutorial, I’ll break down the process so you can add these iconic

Prepare to set sail and create a viking themed fantasy map for your next saga. Now you can easily add hand-drawn features that will bring the culture of the north with this add-on for the Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder!