Speculative fiction isn’t just about distant galaxies or far-off timelines. The most urgent stories unfold in the near future—the next 5, 10, or 20 years—where today’s struggles shape tomorrow’s realities.
In this workshop, you’ll hone the tools to craft gripping, plausible narratives that challenge the status quo and imagine the worlds just beyond our horizon. How will current tensions evolve? What futures can we fight for—or resist? Bring your boldest ideas and learn to turn “what if” into “what’s next.” The future is closer than you think.
Resist by writing it first.
What we’ll explore
- Write urgent, plausible futures – learn how to craft speculative fiction set just 5, 20, or 30 years ahead, where today’s social and political struggles shape tomorrow’s realities.
- Challenge the status quo – use storytelling to interrogate power, imagine resistance, and explore the consequences of current world events.
- From “what if” to “what’s next” – develop techniques to turn bold ideas into gripping near-future narratives that feel immediate and inevitable.
