Strange and Fantastical Tales

In this class, we’ll look at an assortment of genres—fairy tales, fairy tale retellings, fantasy, ghost stories, and other weird and wondrous fictions. The published works will serve as sources of inspiration as well as models of what's possible. We'll examine the requirements of each genre, and some techniques we'll study include: creating alternate worlds, skewing reality, finding original detail, creating compelling creatures, and effective use of tension and suspense.  

Readings and exercises will be assigned on a weekly basis, and in the final weeks student works-in-progress will be workshopped. 

Class limited to 10. Students who participate are eligible to partake in the December student reading.

Location Note:
All classes are located at the West Side YMCA at 5 West 63rd Street. Students will need to check in with reception, and on their first visit they will need to check in with the Membership Desk to get their program participant card for entry. Reception will direct them to the room where their class is being held.