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Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO

Roots of Worldbuilding with J. Von Tobel - Ages 14+

2025-07-17 19:00:00 2025-07-17 20:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO Worldbuilding is critical to the creative process but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Hack the worldbuilding process by digging to the root of your setting. Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Thursday, July 17
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-17 19:00:00 2025-07-17 20:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Writing Workshop Series - RO Worldbuilding is critical to the creative process but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Hack the worldbuilding process by digging to the root of your setting. Harnish Main - Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Harnish Main

Harnish Main Large Meeting Room

Worldbuilding is critical to the creative process but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Hack the worldbuilding process by digging to the root of your setting.

The Roots of Worldbuilding: How a Single Principle Can Shape Your Entire Setting

Worldbuilding is critical to the creative process but can be frustrating and time-consuming. Hack the worldbuilding process by digging to the root of your setting. J. Von Tobel, author of Curse of Flame and Fated to be Monsters, will give you a technique to cut through the noise and help you create realistic, intriguing settings.

With a preponderance towards Dungeons & Dragons, sexy vampires, and Lovecraftian nightmares, it isn't surprising J. Von Tobel became a romantasy writer. A Chicagoan for ten years, he is an active member of the Chicago North Romance Writers and the Chicago Writers Association. 

AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations, please email [info@aapld.org] or call (847) 458-6060 x143 at least 7 days in advance.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | High School Program | Adult Program |

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Harnish Main

Phone: 847-458-6060

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Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Registration opens Wednesday, August 20 2025 at 9:00am