Marvellous Journeys: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing
A one-day course on these exciting and lucrative storytelling genres with an emphasis on producing what sells.
Agenda
A focus on the special requirements of the field:
- Creating worlds which are consistent and logical.
- Characters who are believable and interesting.
- Situations which will intrigue the modern reader.
Objectives
Special attention will be given to current local and international markets, the presentation of manuscripts, and important strategies for developing both style and suspension of disbelief essential success in the field.
Other Information
Bring lunch, writing materials and a sample piece of writing. Morning and afternoon tea provided.
TERRY DOWLING is one of Australia’s most awarded and internationally acclaimed writers of science fiction, fantasy and horror. He is the author of nine books, including the award-winning Tom Rynosseros saga (Rynosseros, Blue Tyson, Twilight Beach, Rynemonn) and the critically praised collections Blackwater Days and Basic Black: Tales of Appropriate Fear, as well as three computer adventures. Terry’s stories have appeared in The Year’s Best Science Fiction, The Year’s Best Fantasy and The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror. He is editor of Mortal Fire: Best Australian SF, The Essential Ellison and The Jack Vance Treasury. Terry has been science fiction reviewer for The Weekend Australian for 18 years and holds a doctorate in Creative Writing. www.terrydowling.com
