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DURHAM, NC · SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026 · LIBRARY

World-building 101 (Setting Workshop)

Often neglected, world-building can make a profound difference in your stories.

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — East Meeting Room, East Regional Library (211 Lick Creek Lane)

About the event

Often neglected, world-building can make a profound difference in your stories. This workshop will discuss everything from development theory to implementation strategies, as well as how to avoid common pitfalls when weaving the background of your future novel (helpful for any genre, essential for speculative fiction).

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