I’ll be leading an online science fiction and fantatsy writing workshop on April 29th. This is one of several workshops and events comprising Writefest, a hybrid writers’ workshop and festival from Writespace Houston. Here’s the description:
Science fiction and fantasy stories can go anywhere, from anti-matter galaxies at the edge of our universe to enchanted cities sparkling in universes as yet unimagined. But to bring readers along, these stories must also effectively deploy the tools of prose fiction. In this workshop, we’ll discuss your works-in-progress constructively, identifying the artistic and speculative goals visible on the page, and analyzing how elements like character, setting, and exposition are working to further those goals. Come sharpen your own narrative skills by offering useful feedback to others, and gain invaluable insight about where readers think your writing shines, and where it can be improved.
For this workshop, participants can submit short stories or excerpts (complete stories preferred). Maximum 3,000 words. The workshop will include peer critique with instructor participation.
If that sort of thing sounds like your jam, you can buy tickets for my workshop here (while they last—there is a participation cap to ensure everyone’s story has time for a full discussion).