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Speculative Fiction and Magical Realism

WRITING X 413.9E

Kickstart your imagination with this introductory course on writing beyond the ordinary and in alternate realities.

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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0
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What you can learn.

  • Use visualization and acting techniques to challenge your creativity
  • Complete writing prompts and exercises to generate story ideas
  • Learn to bend reality in service to your story's core truths
  • Understand how to apply fanciful techniques to prose writing

About this course:

Reality is frequently inaccurate. Why not accurately depict that? This workshop is dedicated to kick-starting your imagination with the help of visualization and acting exercises, Oulipo writing prompts, and other creative techniques. We take a leap beyond the ordinary with examples on how to craft an engaging alternate reality, flesh out an enthralling non-human character, or dream up an unforgettable story line in space. At the end of 10 weeks, you have a better grip on how to apply creative writing techniques designed to help you think outside the box for your own speculative fiction story.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Ploi Pirapokin
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Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Online
Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 16, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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