How to Create Your Own Fantasy World Map

One of the most helpful tools in world building is creating a map. If you are an artist hand drawing a map is a great (and cheap) option. However if you’re like me and you’re drawings skills….are lacking, there are tools online that can help.

One program I’ve discovered is AutoREALM. This software is commonly used for role-playing games and it’s free!

You can download it here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/autorealm/

Youtube Tutorial:

More FREE map-making resources (mostly free trials)

http://www.nbos.com/products/mapper/mapper.htm

 

PlanetGenesis:
http://planetgenesis.sourceforge.net/

download:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/planetgenesis/

Other map-making resources:
http://www.ruraltech.org/gis/map_info/toolbox/index.asp

 

You could also try Photoshop or Illustrator.

One other option is Fiverr.com. On this site people offer do a variety of services for $5 (U.S. dollars). There are a few artist on there that offer fantasy world drawing.

You can check it out here:
http://fiverr.com/

 

Shadowwood

So I’ve been working on the new cover for my upcoming book. I’m still in the process of editing/rewriting so I hope to have it finished by December (hopefully!)

Hola, amigos

This is my new blog (if you saw the old one-I’m sorry)! I’m still discovering all the wonders of the blogging world;). I created this blog as a way to connect with anyone who is interested in my writing or is just a random blog surfer. Feel free to take a look around!