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N.K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing
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Whether it be in business and leadership, photography, cooking, writing, acting, music, sports and more, MasterClass delivers a world class online learning experience.
(NOT for MasterClass Original Series and NOT for MasterClass Sessions and NOT for MasterClass Playlists - these should all have their own Series)
Where to Watch MasterClass • N.K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing
16 Episodes
- Meet Your Instructor: N. K. JemisinE1
Meet Your Instructor: N. K. JemisinN. K. Jemisin—Nora Keita Jemisin—is the three-time Hugo Award–winning author of The Broken Earth Trilogy. She opens by talking about genres of science fiction and fantasy, her personal journey, and what you’ll learn in her class. - Macro-worldbuilding Exercise: Build Your WorldE3
Macro-worldbuilding Exercise: Build Your WorldTo build your world, start by creating the physical environment where your culture and story will take place, from the planetary level to a specific location. Then add the “Element X” that will affect everything. - Micro-worldbuilding: Power Dynamics and Cultural AppropriationE5
Micro-worldbuilding: Power Dynamics and Cultural AppropriationLearn how to create a believable structure by thinking about who has the power in your society, how different people adopt specific roles, and how to avoid inappropriate cultural appropriation.