From The Lord of the Rings to The Kingkiller Chronicles – what makes a fantasy novel truly epic? In this hands-on workshop, Gillian Redfearn, Publishing Director at Gollancz, will guide participants through three key areas of fantasy writing: world building, character and plot. With a combination of lecture and Q&A, this is a rare chance to learn from the woman who has kickstarted the careers of many world-famous authors. The tutor: Gillian Redfearn is Publishing Director at Gollancz, one of the world’s most highly regarded publishers of speculative fiction. She has signed many of the top fantasy authors writing today, including international bestsellers, Joe Abercrombie and Patrick Rothfuss. Language: English