a day of craft conversations and generative writing workshops with incredible instructors
Saturday, June 24th 2023 • Online via Zoom • Sponsored by Poets & Writers
Modern Cosmic Horror
with Premee Mohamed
Saturday, June 24th
10am-11:30am EDT
Premee Mohamed's writing workshop on modern cosmic horror is an immersive experience that delves deep into the dark and surreal aspects of the genre. Participants will learn how to create atmospheric and unsettling narratives that explore the unknown and unimaginable. Through instruction, writing exercises and group discussions, participants will leave the workshop with the skills and inspiration to craft their own cosmic horror stories.
The Speculative Erotic
with Bendi Barrett
Saturday, June 24th
12pm-1:30pm EDT
This irreverent writing workshop on erotic speculative fiction by Bendi Barrett will dive into essential topics such as sexual consent, effective content warnings, and navigating the ever-shifting landscape of restrictions around publishing erotic content. Participants will gain the skills needed to craft sensual scenes with increased depth and authenticity while exploring the range of publishing options available to them.
Embodied Characters
with Marianne Kirby
Saturday, June 24th
2pm-3:30pm EDT
Marianne Kirby's workshop on writing embodied characters explores strategies for grounding characters in the physical in any genre. Participants will explore different techniques to communicate the physicality of their characters, as well as experiment with methods for portraying characters of varying body size with an emphasis on adding fat characters to their work. The workshop structure includes instruction, class discussion, writing exercises, and group critique of published excerpts.