No Nonsense Spec-Fic: How to Write Professional Fiction

Saturday 25 February 2012 - Saturday 30 June 2012

Presented by: Jack Dann
Rating: Early and Emerging
Type: Course

Saturdays, 10am – 4pm. 25 February, 31 March, 28 April, 19 May & 30 June

Participants will gain hands-on writing experience and a unique opportunity to develop a working understanding of the craft of speculative fiction with a writer of international renown. This intensive course will cover the technical and thematic aspects of fantastic fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror and magical realism. Participants will learn about writing in the various genres and their histories; the essentials of writing cutting edge fiction; the nature of creativity; how to treat writing as a business; and how to market their work in a paradigm changing environment. Most importantly, they will learn how to approach the craft of writing as professionals.

Jack Dann is a multiple-award winning author who has written or edited over 75 books, including the international bestseller The Memory Cathedral. He lives in Australia on a farm overlooking the sea and “commutes” back and forth to Los Angeles and New York.

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