Writing prompts are something that I find interesting. They are short and have the potential to bring all sorts of ideas either for full stories or for pieces of stories. A while back I decided to start collecting them and... Read more
A massive random generator, one of the many things that you can randomly generate on Donjon is a world. There are a lot of things you can put into the generator, but ultimately you create something that looks a little... Read more
Run by Disney, Babble has a name section that is worth taking a look at. Like every such list, it has it’s strong points. Of course, being a Disney site, they have a Disney themed name list if you want... Read more
This next map creator I do not know a lot about, but it looks like it has a lot of potential. Unlike the previous two map creators, Inkarnate, works through a subscription model. The free model is for personal use... Read more
It may not be the most exhaustive source of baby names, but Baby Center, a site dedicated to all parts of having babies from conception to naming, does have a few lists you might want to check out. With lists... Read more
This one was a pretty interesting one. The Azgaar Fantasy Map Generator randomly creates a map and you have a lot of choices of what kind of map it displays. For fun I turned them all on in the map... Read more
There is a lot to look at when it comes to Nameberry. You can pick the type of data you want from a lot of choices. From the most popular names of last year to some rather unique names that... Read more
After spending some time playing around with this one, I can definitely say that I like it a lot. I created a simple, single large island land mass with some mountains and vegetation. It’s a little cluttered, but I was... Read more
If you manage to get the URL with the keynames for your search, it definitely means you are one of two things, really early or really serious. When it comes to baby name websites, I had actually never heard of... Read more
Although probably most noted for use with fantasy authors, maps can be a useful tool for any writer. If you are writing a story that takes place in a real place, it’s going to be a lot easier to find... Read more