Proposal Title
Building the Tannhauser Gate: A Guide to Character–Driven Worldbuilding
Abstract
Since time immemorial, stories have transported readers to fantastic worlds that feel marvelously real. But as writers, creating a world for your readers to explore can feel overwhelming. In this seminar, we will study the elements of worldbuilding by close– reading examples from fiction, art, and film, and learn how parts of a world can be brought together through a character’s experience. Storytellers of all mediums are welcome.
Start Date
24-3-2017 11:00 AM
End Date
24-3-2017 11:50 AM
Presentation Type
Paper
Disciplines
Creative Writing | Fiction | Reading and Language | Visual Studies
Building the Tannhauser Gate: A Guide to Character–Driven Worldbuilding
U-Hall 3-103
Since time immemorial, stories have transported readers to fantastic worlds that feel marvelously real. But as writers, creating a world for your readers to explore can feel overwhelming. In this seminar, we will study the elements of worldbuilding by close– reading examples from fiction, art, and film, and learn how parts of a world can be brought together through a character’s experience. Storytellers of all mediums are welcome.
