Note: This is primarily a lecture class with some in-class exercises but not everyone will get to share their writing for feedback due to the seminar format.
Ever dreamed of writing whimsical tales set in an exotic world of your own creation? Whether you’re writing a romantasy, techno-thriller or battle royal, this is the perfect class to help you flip your form’s tropes and infuse your page-turner with conflict, stakes and drama.
In this three-hour seminar, award-winning genre guru Jen Brody (21 novels sold) shares her recipe for crafting an irresistible tale! Through fun, in class writing exercises and an engaging craft talk, she’ll help you create compelling characters and build a lush, vivid world. By the end of the class, you’ll have penned some pages of your riveting tale. Pros and newbies welcome. Bring on your inner Octavia Butler!
Before you know it, you will be ready to join the ranks of the 34 students who have published books or the 55 students who have published short stories after taking class with us.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.