Student Quotes

If you want to pursue your dream of being a science-fiction writer, this course will open your imagination.

A place to go to learn from other kindred spirits.

If you want to write speculative fiction, take this class!

An excellent introduction to science fiction and fantasy writing.

Science Fiction Writing I provided a wonderful step-by-step guide to the basics of writing compelling science fiction, covering everything from inventing a story line to plot and character development to the essentials of world-building. The class also propelled me into a community of writers, who bonded together in a supportive environment.

This was an excellent introduction to speculative fiction writing and a great course for someone who has never read a book on writing craft or attempted to write before.

My overall writing abilities have improved by leaps and bounds, and I have a new understanding of the Speculative Fiction genre.

The course is fantastic!

I learned the mechanics of writing SF, and what makes it SF.

I learned about several problems peculiar to science fiction writing, along with multiple possible solutions to each.

The instructor had an excellent command of the material and conveyed it well. I learned a great deal about "world building" in Science Fiction, and how to stretch my creative imagination in ways that fit a story structure.

The energy and enthusiasm of the instructor were an inspiration, as was as her seemingly boundless knowledge of the genre and writing in general. She was a real mentor and role model.

I learned a great deal about the craft of writing, and particularly about the complexities involved in science fiction and fantasy writing.

I learned how to avoid certain pitfalls when writing science fiction.

There is no possible way to list all that I have learned from the course, instructor, and my fellow classmates.