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| Whether you are writing hard sci-fi or a YA fantasy and are a beginning or experienced author, a complete world in which your story can unfold is essential. Spending time developing an authentic universe will provide a foundation for story to unfold-be it over the course of a single novel, a trilogy, or a longer series! In this original workshop, The New York Times best-selling author and veteran editor Philip Athans, gets into detailed techniques for creating worlds for fantasy and science fiction stories, novels, screenplays, and games, and how those elements can best serve the most important aspects of your writing: characters and story. |
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| • | Beginning writers who want to develop worlds in which their stories can unfold | | • | Experienced writers looking to enhance their sci-fi/fantasy fiction |
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| • | How to build an authentic and consistent world for your sci-fi or fantasy story | | • | How to create gripping and meaningful monsters or aliens | | • | How to craft a culture that feels as if it were real | | • | And much more! |
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"Fantastic course! Great instructor, clear feedback, very motivational. I'm very glad I took this course." - KS
"I absolutely loved this course! Phil's feedback was encouraging, helpful and could easily be integrated into my work. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to fine-tune their worldbuilding skills!" - MR |
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Philip Athans
is the founding partner of Athans & Associates Creative Consulting and the New York Times best-selling author of Annihilation and a dozen other fantasy and horror books including The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction and the recently-released Devils of the Endless Deep. |
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