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SUMMARY:Writing place & building worlds
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to bring your fictional worlds to life on the page. \nWe’ll look at how to research and recreate real places and eras\, as well as how to completely imagine new worlds\, planets\, moments or societies. \nThis full-day masterclass is designed for all writers but will be particularly useful for people writing speculative fiction\, fantasy\, historical fiction\, historical romance or crime – any genre that involves either accurately presented realist settings\, or imagined places\, futures or pasts. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe importance of place\nHow setting supports story\nSteps to create an entire universe or society\nHow to research historical or distant settings\nHow to include findings (or not!)\nHow to put into words what you see in your mind\nTropes and reader expectations of key genres.\n\nWe’ll also make time for: \n\nExercises and tips to use in your writing\nQuestions and discussion.\n\nIt will include teaching\, writing exercises\, conversation\, bad jokes\, and possibly Tim Tams.
URL:https://cityofliterature.com.au/event/mean-streets-high-towers-world-building-for-genre-writers/
LOCATION:Balam Balam Place\, 15 Phoenix Street\, Brunswick\, VIC\, 3051\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Education,Writers
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Gardiner%2C New Page Writing Retreats":MAILTO:kmjgardiner@gmail.com
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