Whether the story you’re writing takes place just up the street or in a fantastical world of your own creation, you want your readers to be engrossed in the story’s world. But how do you go about building a world from the ground up? And how do you stop yourself from spending so much time worldbuilding that you never get around to writing the story itself? This three-week class will develop your skills in building immersive fictional worlds. Topics will include creating believable physical geography, developing cultural and social structures that push beyond tired tropes, and populating the world with intriguing and nuanced characters. Each session will also include prompts that will help you translate your worldbuilding ideas into story drafts.
Details: Worldbuilders' Support Group with Johnny Caputo takes place Tuesdays June 2, June 9, and June 16 from 6:30-8:30pm remotely online via Zoom.
Prerequisite: An emerging level fiction workshop
Genre: Fiction
Level: Intermediate
Format: Workshop
Location: This class takes place remotely online via Zoom.
Size: Limited to 12 participants
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by April 19. Click here to apply.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
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Johnny Caputo is an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) and a voter for the Nebula Awards. His speculative fiction has appeared in Escape Pod, Mithila Review, Cast of Wonders, and other venues. When not writing, he spends his time teaching at various institutions and wandering the woods around Cleveland.
Remotely Online Via Zoom
Cleveland, OH
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