Fantasy & Sci-Fi: Nurturing Your Vision
8 Weeks • with Robert V.S. Redick • Open to all fiction writers, emphasis on SF/fantasy
Available spots
Class Description
Every storyteller evokes a world: in this sense, the task of speculative and mainstream writers is identical. We want to take our readers somewhere they can’t help but believe in, somewhere they can’t get enough of, in the company of characters they can’t get out of their heads. But in other respects, speculative fiction is quite distinct, both in the challenge it presents and the freedom it extends. This is a class on building irresistible stories, with a strong but not exclusive focus on fantasy, SF, and related forms. Yes, we’ll talk about world building—but integrated with character, language, pacing, dialogue, and other fundamentals of good fiction. Your own in-class writing, guided by prompts and exercises, will form the backbone of the class. There will be time for sharing aloud and feedback, as well as specific craft discussions, glances at works of imperishable genius, and discussion of careers, community, and the writing life. Any outside reading will be optional. INSTRUCTOR: Robert V.S. Redick is the author of The Red Wolf Conspiracy, Master Assassins, Sidewinders and other epic fantasies. His books have been shortlisted for the Locus Award, SFX Novel Award, and the AWP/Thomas Dunne Award for Best Novel. He’s taught fiction writing at Stonecoast, the University of Nevada, the Salam Award Workshop (Lahore, Pakistan), Hampshire College, and elsewhere. Find him at robertvsredick.com. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT ROBERT: "The instructor is very likable and knowledgeable. Robert knows a lot, and he is very respectful and very good at facilitating conversation in a way that sticks to the point of the class."
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
If you withdraw from a workshop TEN DAYS OR MORE before the start of the class: You'll receive credit toward another workshop (minus 10% transaction fee) OR a full refund (minus 10% transaction fee). The transaction fee is non-refundable for PVWW, so this is something we must apply to all refunds and transfers. If you withdraw from a workshop nine days before the start of the class up until 48 hours before: You'll receive a refund minus 20%. If you withdraw from a workshop less than 48 hours before the start of a class or after the class has begun: We cannot offer credit or any refund. If you are absent on the day of your workshop or miss it for any reason, we are unable to offer any kind of refund or credit. If we have to cancel a class you have paid for, you will receive a full refund, without the service charge deducted. For our full listing of policies, visit www.PioneerValleyWriters.Com, Policies page (under Home). To withdraw and receive a partial refund according to the above, please get in touch with us at admin@pioneervalleywriters.com
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