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Tag Archives: evan j peterson
Where Babies Come From: Speculative Reproduction with Evan J. Peterson
How do magic and technology change the possibilities of reproduction? Whether on Earth or in alien lands, through futuristic science, historical alchemy, or outright sorcery, this class examines ways to reinvent the process of reproduction in your fiction. Instructor: Evan … Continue reading
Get Weird! How to Make Your Fiction Original, Compelling, and Deeply Weird with Evan J. Peterson
Taking cues from classic stories as well as contemporary literature, film, and pop culture, workshop leader Evan J. Peterson teaches you the ways to make your writing original, compelling, and deeply Weird. From witchcraft to spirits to unnameable entities, you’ll learn what … Continue reading
Christmas in Narnia: Creating Traditions for Fictional Cultures with Evan J. Peterson
Every human culture has rituals, many of which correspond to certain times of year. When building a fictional world, tradition and ritual are essential to a complete, rich culture. Whether you’re writing about alien religions, secular cyborgs, or ancient Atlantis, this … Continue reading
It’s Coming from Inside the House: Writing Domestic Dangers and Haunted Homes with Evan J. Peterson
Claustrophobic basements. Menacing children and malevolent in-laws. Monstrous gentrification. Domestic thrillers are particularly popular lately, but they have their roots firmly planted in Gothic literature. From the works of Bram Stoker to Shirley Jackson to Jordan Peele, nothing’s creepier than … Continue reading
Hooray for Evil: Fearsome Monsters and Effective Villains with Evan J. Peterson
What scares you? It’s a challenge to create original and believable monsters and villains. Monsterologist Evan J. Peterson will take students through a course in creating fearsome characters and beasts. Tap into what disturbs you and use that to flesh out … Continue reading
Stay the Course: A Workshop for Inspiration and Renewed Enthusiasm with Evan J. Peterson
You’re halfway through the month, do you need a dose of encouragement, creativity, and enthusiasm? For Americans, Thanksgiving is looming–how do you avoid that and other holiday preparation derailing you at the very end? In this two hour workshop, Evan will … Continue reading
Queer Is a Verb: Disrupting the Norm with Evan J. Peterson
Evan J. Peterson teaches you how to queer your writing in fresh, diverse, and ethical ways. Dive into expansion and exploration of gender and sexuality in speculative fiction and secondary worlds. In addition to reimagining the rules and possibilities of gender and sex, … Continue reading
Get Weird! How to Make Your Fiction Original, Compelling, and Deeply Weird with Evan J. Peterson
Taking cues from classic stories as well as contemporary literature, film, and pop culture, workshop leader Evan J. Peterson teaches you the ways to make your writing original, compelling, and deeply Weird. From witchcraft to spirits to unnameable entities, you’ll learn what … Continue reading
Flash Fiction Workshop with Evan J. Peterson
This workshop focuses on flash fiction, also known as short short stories. The workshop consists of a mixture of lecture, in-class writing exercises, discussion of how to turn fragments into flash, and an overview of flash fiction markets. Come prepared … Continue reading
Flash Fiction Workshop with Evan J. Peterson
This workshop focuses on flash fiction, also known as short short stories. The workshop consists of a mixture of lecture, in-class writing exercises, discussion of how to turn fragments into flash, and an overview of flash fiction markets. Come prepared … Continue reading