When most people hear the word "worldbuilding," they think immediately of science fiction and fantasy. However, any writer who wants to ground a character or story in a particular time or place can benefit from archival and other nonfiction resources to lend verisimilitude to their project. Use historic prints to inspire the creation of fantastical beasts. Research advertisements from the past to set the scene in a story set in the 1950s. Capture the right language and tone for a book set in Medieval times. In this class, New York Times bestselling author Denise Kiernan shares some of the methods and resources she uses to craft her own books, many of which are free to use from the comfort of your very own desk. 

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