World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden
Fri 16 Oct · 13:30
LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre
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World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden will run on 16 October 2026 at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin. The masterclass explores how place informs storytelling and involves engaging senses to convey character and plot. Tickets cost between £24.57 and £27.79.
How does place inform storytelling? How can you engage the senses to convey character, plot and theme?
World-building is key in fantasy, but the art of creating a plausible setting is crucial to all genres, from crime to romance to literary fiction.
How does place inform storytelling? How can you engage the senses to convey character, plot and theme?
Discover new approaches to exposition, description and scene-setting, and learn from best-selling author Dave Rudden (Sister Wake, Conn of the Dead, Knights of the Borrowed Dark) how to make the world of your book come alive.
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Frequently asked questions
World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:30.
World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden is held at LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin (Queen's Road, Dublin).
Tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden range from €24.57 to €27.79. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden
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World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden will run on 16 October 2026 at the LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin. The masterclass explores how place informs storytelling and involves engaging senses to convey character and plot. Tickets cost between £24.57 and £27.79.
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How does place inform storytelling? How can you engage the senses to convey character, plot and theme?
World-building is key in fantasy, but the art of creating a plausible setting is crucial to all genres, from crime to romance to literary fiction.
How does place inform storytelling? How can you engage the senses to convey character, plot and theme?
Discover new approaches to exposition, description and scene-setting, and learn from best-selling author Dave Rudden (Sister Wake, Conn of the Dead, Knights of the Borrowed Dark) how to make the world of your book come alive.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden?
World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden takes place on Friday, 16 October 2026 at 13:30.
Where is World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden taking place?
World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden is held at LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre in Dublin (Queen's Road, Dublin).
How much are tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden?
Tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden range from €24.57 to €27.79. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of LexIcon Library and Cultural Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden?
Tickets for World Building: A Masterclass with Dave Rudden can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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