In this 3-lesson writing camp you will invent your own imagined kingdom. Some call this process "worldbuilding". As a model for this process we look at JRR Tolkien, who created Middle Earth and developed an entire Elvish language before writing Lord of the Rings. 

This class is ideal for creating a new imaginative world from scratch and for giving your fantasy ideas a solid written outline. You will write and draw in each lesson and at the end of the course you will have a notebook filled with details of your imaginary world.  A custom-designed handout for each class will guide you with clear examples and provide structure for getting started on each topic. 

NOTE: This course focuses on creating essential background details that establish a kingdom, such as geography, laws and rules, history and economics. We will not be writing about plot in class time but you can certainly write stories after each lesson based on your new inventions!

Over three lessons you work out the details of your kingdom.
1. Geography: you create a map of your kingdoms with names, vegetation, climate and its natural resources.
2. Inhabitants: you develop the species, animal and plant life in your kingdom - and the roles of rulers, sages and skilled workers.
3. Culture and industry: you invent their language and cultural ideas. You pin down the food they eat and how they trade. Some of you might think about the technical advancements of your kingdom, possibly militaristic inventions or magic. 

At the end of the course your imagined kingdom is defined and outlined! You can now use your ideas to help you write a story set in your own unique world.  Students can use the course to generate reference materials for a book, film, TV series or computer game.  

** There is also a 5-day version of this class that runs during school holidays. Follow this link for more info:
https://outschool.com/classes/invent-your-fantasy-kingdom-winter-camp-BqUKxx2p?usid=dkfnVoml&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link