It's time for another Speculative Fiction Crash Course!

Long time no workshop! Well, good news - there are going to be more in the future, the first one happening this month. I will be running my Speculative Fiction Crash Course once more through Scrib Lab!

When? Sunday, April 24th, 2pm-3:30pm Eastern

Where? Online via Zoom

Workshop Description: What is speculative fiction, anyway? How does one go about writing the fantastic? And why is it important? In this exciting workshop, we'll answer these questions by looking at key elements of craft, examining what this grouping of genres encompasses, and discovering the history and influences upon it. There will be prompts and time to write in class so students can explore speculative writing for themselves.

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