The Anvil Blog

News, tips, creator spotlights, and insights from the D&D homebrew community. Stay connected with the latest in content creation.

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What to Expect

Here's the type of content we'll be sharing when the blog launches.

Featured Article

The Art of Homebrew Balance: Creating Fair and Fun D&D Content

July 28, 2025
8 min read
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Sarah Chen
@dungeon_designer

Learn the fundamental principles of creating balanced homebrew content that enhances gameplay without breaking your campaign. From damage calculations to action economy considerations.

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Creator Tips & Tutorials
Practical advice for building better homebrew content
  • • Game balance principles
  • • Writing and formatting guides
  • • Pricing and monetization strategies
  • • Community building tips
Creator Spotlights
Meet the amazing creators in our community
  • • Creator interviews and stories
  • • Behind-the-scenes content creation
  • • Success stories and journeys
  • • Creative process insights
Platform Updates
Latest features, improvements, and announcements
  • • New feature releases
  • • Editor improvements
  • • Community tools updates
  • • Roadmap previews
D&D Industry News
Latest happenings in the D&D and TTRPG world
  • • Official D&D announcements
  • • Third-party publisher news
  • • Convention coverage
  • • Community events
Community Highlights
Celebrating the best content from our community
  • • Monthly content roundups
  • • Trending homebrew showcase
  • • Community challenges
  • • User-generated content features
Quick Tips & Tricks
Bite-sized content creation wisdom
  • • Editor shortcuts and features
  • • Formatting quick guides
  • • Marketing micro-strategies
  • • Time-saving techniques

Recent Posts Preview

Here's what our recent blog posts will look like when we launch.

Community
July 26, 2025
Creator Spotlight: Building Immersive NPCs That Players Remember
Meet Elena Rodriguez, whose NPC dialogue packs have become some of the most downloaded content on our platform.
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Mike Thompson
@storyteller_mike
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Product News
July 24, 2025
Platform Update: New Template System and Enhanced Editor Features
We've just released a major update to our content creation tools, including 15 new templates and improved markdown support.
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Ink & Anvil Team
@inkandanvil
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3 min read
Creator Tips
July 22, 2025
The Psychology of Pricing: How to Value Your Homebrew Content
A deep dive into pricing strategies for homebrew creators, including market research, value propositions, and community feedback.
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David Kim
@creator_coach
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10 min read
Community
July 20, 2025
Community Roundup: Top 10 Most Creative Spells of July
Our monthly showcase of the most innovative and creative spell designs from the Ink and Anvil community.
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Emma Williams
@spell_curator
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6 min read
Creator Tips
July 18, 2025
Building Your Brand as a D&D Content Creator
From social media presence to consistent content themes, learn how to establish yourself as a recognizable creator in the homebrew community.
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Alex Johnson
@brand_builder
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7 min read

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