Soilpunk and Queer Ecologies in Short Stories with Sarah Royston and Tractor Beam
Details to come
Writing Science Fiction: Who are we? What can we know? Why are crystalline entities so awesome?
Whether you’re a hardcore sci-fi writer or just starting out, this workshop will help you harness the narrative possibilities of science fiction.
The Historical Novel with Lindz McLeod
Immerse yourself in your chosen era in this historical fiction workshop, as well as explore alternate histories and what might have been.
Hawthorn & Hag Stones: Using Folklore to Build a World
Journeying through the old meanings of flora, fauna, strange traditions and rituals, we’ll be looking at how regional beliefs and superstitions can inspire and enrich any novel, no matter the genre.
Messing with the Hero’s Journey with Alison Woodhouse
Reject the traditional narrative arc and see what other stories emerge.
Fiction as Archaeology with Lindz McLeod
Break fiction down into different levels of a ‘literary dig site’. Create and build a new piece of intentionally layered fiction which future readers can excavate for clues.
Using Anthropology for Worldbuilding with Marion Lougheed
Anthropology is a treasure trove of worldbuilding ideas. In this workshop, we’ll talk about how you can dig into this wealth of human creativity.
Writing Parallel Lives: Untravelled Roads with Sage Tyrtle
What if, on another path, you made a different choice? There are powerful storytelling possibilities that exist in the space between chance and choice. Explore the compelling concept of parallel lives, roads not taken, and how we craft narratives that ask “what if?”.
How Voice Works in Short Fiction with Abi Hynes
Get excited about making your dialogue shine. A generative hour long workshop exploring how to make your fictional dialogue *great*
