I pulled this quote from Ann’s class and it still seems to sum up so much.
The next available class is Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9:30-11:30 AM Pacific time.
Ann Leckie, author of the Ancillary trilogy, has won the Hugo, Nebula, BSFA, Arthur C. Clarke, and Locus awards for her space opera series. In this class, Ann talks about space opera: its characteristics, how to handle them, and the process of writing not just a single novel but a series, while we provide writing exercises to take away and use to apply what Ann has told you. Ann is a lively and congenial teacher, funny without being snarky, and above all encouraging and inspiring. Ann also has limited time, and I don’t know when she’ll be able to teach this again, so this class is highly recommended for multiple reasons.
Classes are taught online via Google hangouts and require reliable Internet connection, although in the past participants have logged on from coffee shops, cafes, and even an airplane; a webcam is suggested but not required.
Can’t make the live classes? Try the on-demand version at The Rambo Academy for Wayward Writers.
To register for this class, mail me with the following details:
- The email address that you use for Google stuff
- Which class or classes and the dates
- Remind me if you have already taken a class with me so you can get the former student rate ($79). Otherwise the cost is $99.
- Whether you would prefer to pay via Paypal, check, or some other means.
Upon receiving that, I will send you an invoice.
Important! Remember every class has a Plunkett scholarship for students who could not otherwise afford the cost. To apply for a Plunkett, mail me and tell me why you want to take the class in 100 words or less.
Testimonials and Notes
Great class with @ann_leckie, @Catrambo abt writing Space Operas. Stoked to finish mine. Thanks again for inspiration, encouragement! -Gayathri Kamath
Had an awesome space opera class with @Catrambo and @ann_leckie ! Now if I could just finish that darn novel… -Nina Niskanen
Had a class on writing space opera this morning with the splendiferous @Catrambo and @ann_leckie. Now I’m itching to board a spaceship. -Sandra Odell
