Upcoming Spring Classes: two versions of "Straddling Literary and Speculative Markets"
Webinar. On February 19th, 6pm PST/7pm CST, I will reprise my recent Clarion West class as a free, one-hour seminar. This class is for those interested in writing and submitting short fiction to both “literary” and “speculative” markets, and will cover submission practices and expectations for both fields, as well as discussing key differences and similarities. SIGN UP HERE!
Craft workshop. In three 75-minute Monday sessions starting April 11th, 4:00-5:15 PST/5-6:15 CST, we will focus on crafting short stories that might appeal to both “literary” and “speculative” markets. My constant use of scare quotes will be addressed, LOL. Other topics covered will be reader expectations (i.e., what do readers expect when they approach Clarkesworld vs. when they approach Granta? How might cultural expectations change the perceived genre of a given story?) and the language used in stories (i.e., how do stories telegraph genre at the very level of the sentence, with their syntax, word choice, rhythm?). The third class will be a workshop with peer feedback. Expect readings, discussion, and writing exercises. This class is best for intermediate-advanced writers who can come with a story in hand. The supporting tuition rate is $102, but there are scholarship options for BIPOC, marginalized and economically-strapped students. SIGN UP HERE!