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Understanding World Building: Techniques and Resources for Fiction Writers

World building is the art of creating intricate fictional universes, a term first coined in the 1970s during science fiction workshops. It involves developing comprehensive timelines, histories, and backdrops that enrich narratives and give depth to stories. This presentation shares valuable tips and resources to help both new and established authors refine their world-building skills. Learn from prominent authors like Janet Evanovich, George R. R. Martin, and Jim Butcher, and access tools to enhance your creative process and craft immersive fictional worlds.

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Understanding World Building: Techniques and Resources for Fiction Writers

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  1. Building story worlds

  2. What is “world” building? • It is used to describe the invention of fictional details • The term was coined in the 1970’s during science fiction workshops • It aids in creating timelines • It creates history • It gives your story a backdrop and gives depth 1 1 * http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WorldBuilding

  3. Tools of the Trade Some websites to assist you in your world building! • http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SoYouWantTo/BuildYourOwnFictionalWorld • http://www.sfwa.org/2009/08/fantasy-worldbuilding-questions/ • http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Fictional-World-from-Scratch • http://www.elfwood.com/farp/thewriting/liljenbergworlds/

  4. Tips and tricks! On the following slides I will share with you some of the ways established authors describe their world building!

  5. Janet Evanovich

  6. George R. R. Martin

  7. Jim Butcher

  8. Additional Jim Butcher Here is the link to the additional information presented for Jim Butcher. http://www.phantastik-couch.de/interview-with-jim-butcher.html

  9. Discussion!

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