World Weavers Workshop: Setting Society and Systems — Manila Writers Club

### Can You Book an Uber to the Moon and Back? Building Worlds Where Anything is Possible

Have you ever dreamt of a world where the limitations of our own reality simply don't exist?
Like a world where a hidden society of wizards live amongst us, wielding wands and uttering incantations.
Or perhaps a world where hobbits, elves, and dwarves coexist, each with unique customs and traditions.
Maybe you've envisioned a transhuman species evolved in a desert, planet their deity a giant worm in the sand and water is sacred.
If you're someone yearning to build captivating fictional worlds where anything is possible, join the Manila Writers Club for the World Weavers Workshop!

### In this workshop, you'll learn:

🖼️ The Big Picture: Identify the foundational elements that shape your world. Does magic permeate every aspect of life? Do your people have lifespans stretching millennia? Explore these core concepts and how they ripple outwards, influencing everything from technology to social structures.
🥢 The Culture Test: Develop a unique culture through a series of thought-provoking questions. Imagine the daily routines, traditions, and societal norms that define your world, creating a culture distinct from our own.
👱🏼‍♂️ The Everyday Citizen: Write a biography of an ordinary person within your world. This exercise will force you to consider their childhood experiences, the structure of their community, their livelihood, and the cultural touchstones that shape their lives.

### So, unleash your inner world-builder! This workshop is perfect for you if you:

• Are new to world building and want to get started
• Desire to develop a richer, more believable world for your stories
• Want to explore different approaches to crafting fictional societies and cultures

Join us for an interactive and inspiring workshop that will ignite your imagination and help you build captivating worlds where your stories can flourish!

House Rules:

• Purchase a drink/food to support the establishment.
• Practice clean as you go.
• Return chairs to their designated places.