Episode 16, part 2: Making Perfect Maps with Isaac Stewart

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

Today we're talking about mapmaking - and how to make a map which fits your world perfectly! My guest today is the incredible illustrator, cartographer and author, Isaac Stewart!

Isaac worked over a decade in the animation, video game, and book design industries. Then he became the art director for Dragonsteel Entertainment, the company of Worldbuilding Wizard Brandon Sanderson. He is responsible for the maps, illustrations and scripts inside The Way of Kings and the Mistborn series. In addition to his work at Dragonsteel, Isaac has created maps and symbols for some of the world’s most-renowned fantasy authors, including Tad Williams. He also writes his own books, and works as a freelancer creating maps and designing book covers for others! Isaac lives in Utah with his wife, children, and a couple of cats.

• If you’re curious and you to learn more, check out Isaac’s website:
• OR you can find him on Twitter
• Or see more of his shiny maps over on Instagram.
• For some excellent advice and resources, check out Isaac’s blogs.

Janet Forbes (pen-name J.D. Blythe) is a published fantasy author, professional Dungeons and Dragons Streamer, and also the co-founder of World Anvil, the ULTIMATE worldbuilding platform for writers and tabletop gamers!

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