Learn how to take your writing to new frontiers at this stimulating seminar on dystopian fiction and fantasy. The evening includes informative talks from novelist Den Patrick, author of the fantasy trilogy The Erebus Sequence, and Francesca Haig, whose debut novel The Fire Sermon has sold in 24 countries. Plus, you’ll receive invaluable tips on getting your work published from Natasha Bardon, editorial director at leading SFF imprint Harper Voyager.
In the space of just three hours, you’ll receive advice on the writing process, as well as what to expect if your short story or novel gets into print. With plenty of time for Q&A with each speaker, it’s an unmissable masterclass for anyone who wants to write scintillating sci-fi and futuristic fantasy – and get their work published.
Course content
- Author Francesca Haig gives advice on how to write striking fantasy and dystopian fiction
- Writer Den Patrick discusses the appeal of fantastical worlds – and how to effectively navigate publishing trends in your writing
- Natasha Bardon from Harper Voyager offers advice on how to submit your work to agents and publishers – and make the most out of working with a science fiction editor
This course is for you if...
- You want to write fantasy and/or dystopian fiction and want to learn more about the genre
- You’re a keen science fiction writer who wants to learn how to improve your chances of getting published
- You’re an experienced writer who is new to the fantasy genre and wants to better understand how the genre works
- You’re a fan of science fiction and dystopian fantasy and want an insight into how the publishing industry works in this genre
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Tutor profiles
Natasha Bardon is the editorial director of Voyager, the science fiction and fantasy imprint of HarperCollins publishers. Her most recent debut authors and their books published in 2015 include Francesca Haig’s The Fire Sermon, Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes and Peter Newman’s The Vagrant.
Francesca Haig is a novelist, poet and academic. The Fire Sermon, her debut novel, is the first in a post-apocalyptic trilogy. Rights for the book have sold in 26 countries around the world and it has been optioned by DreamWorks for film. Find Francesca on Twitter here.
Den Patrick is the author of five books for Gollancz. His novels The Boy with the Porcelain Blade and The Boy Who Wept Blood form the first two instalments of The Erebus Sequence. The third book, The Girl on the Liar’s Throne, is due out in January 2016. Den was recently nominated for the Best Newcomer category by the British Fantasy Society.
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