Happy timezones, Anvilites! Here's what's new this week :wa\_cat\_laptop\_ladymea:

# Vote for your Summer Camp favorites!

It's time to choose the Summer Camp Community Awards! Pick the most improved & most helpful camper, the most inspiring world, and the human of the match! Fill out this quick form: [https://forms.gle/W678FPULGKaqyBfF7](https://forms.gle/W678FPULGKaqyBfF7)

# Don't miss the Reading Challenge!

What are your creative goals for the rest of the year? Now's the perfect time to set them! Check the Reading Challenge page (and don't forget to claim your Summer Camp certificate!) [https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/reading-challenge-sc26/homepage](https://www.worldanvil.com/community/challenge/reading-challenge-sc26/homepage)

# World Anvil August Updates

Catch up with the latest updates and upcoming events in this month's newsletter! [https://blog.worldanvil.com/newsletter/world-anvil-news-august-2026/](https://blog.worldanvil.com/newsletter/world-anvil-news-august-2026/)

# Reading, Reflection, and Outreach with Worldbuilding

This week, join us on stream with fellow Anvilites Serukis & Morgan Biscup to talk about the reading challenge and other worldbuilding reflections! Tune in this Saturday at 6pm UK/10am Pacific time on [https://twitch.tv/worldanvil](https://twitch.tv/worldanvil)

# Worldbuilding countries: 3 questions to create natural conflict

Borders, geography, and political systems are important, but the stories people tell themselves about their home are much more important when worldbuilding a country! It only takes 3 questions to figure out what this story is, check it out here: [https://academy.worldanvil.com/blog/worldbuilding-countries-3-questions-to-create-natural-conflict-drama](https://academy.worldanvil.com/blog/worldbuilding-countries-3-questions-to-create-natural-conflict-drama)

# Writing Romantasy & Fantasy Romance

This week, on our podcast, we interview H. Leighton Dickson, author of Ship of Spells, about romantasy! Check it out on your favorite podcast platform: [https://pod.link/1457068992/episode/NzQ5NGFhMzctZjk1NC00MDY0LWE3NjEtMDg1ZTdkZTYwZTc4](https://pod.link/1457068992/episode/NzQ5NGFhMzctZjk1NC00MDY0LWE3NjEtMDg1ZTdkZTYwZTc4)

# Featured article: Ernezd Widherz

This week's featured article is Ernezd Widherz, by Lengna! Check out this character article and give it some love! [https://www.worldanvil.com/w/jauvon/a/ernezd-widherz](https://www.worldanvil.com/w/jauvon/a/ernezd-widherz)

Vote for your Summer Camp favorites! — Weekly Newsletter August 11th