Ian C Douglas - How to Build a World of Your Own

Derby Book Festival has teamed up with the Society of Authors, Derby Libraries and Derbyshire Library Service to organise a series of talks by local authors in libraries across the city and county in the Summer with more planned in the Autumn. 

For adults with interests in fantasy or science-fiction. (Ages 16+ years)

An Introduction to worldbuilding, including place, timelines, cultures, flora and fauna, magic or technology. The session includes pair work, writing practice and quizzes. Outcomes: To build skill and knowledge on world-building, and gain confidence as a writer Outcomes: To build skill and knowledge on worldbuilding, and gain confidence as a writer.

Ian C Douglas is the award-winning author of the Zeke Hailey sci-fi novels. He is a prolific writer of sci-fi and fantasy short stories, as well as being an arts editor of Left Lion magazine.