Beyond the Real: Writing Speculative Fiction
🗓 Date: 29 June | 🕖 Time: 7pm–9pm | 💷 Price: £30 |
About the Course
What happens when imagination defies reality? In this three-hour workshop, you’ll explore how to create powerful speculative fiction — from science fiction and dystopia to magical realism and the surreal.
You’ll learn how to use speculative elements not just for escapism, but to illuminate real-world themes and human truths. We’ll explore worldbuilding, concept development, and how to balance the extraordinary with the believable. Through guided exercises and discussion, you’ll discover how to push creative boundaries while keeping readers emotionally invested.
Whether you’re writing near-future sci-fi, slipstream fiction, or alternate realities, this workshop will help you craft stories that feel visionary, grounded, and unforgettable.
What You’ll Learn
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How to generate speculative “what if” ideas that stand out
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Techniques for building believable worlds and rules
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Balancing concept, character, and emotion
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Using speculative storytelling to explore real-world ideas
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Practical exercises and inspiration from the included PDF workbook
Who It’s For
Ideal for fiction writers and storytellers who want to explore imaginative writing beyond the limits of realism. Suitable for all genres and experience levels.
Additional Information
Please note: Minimum numbers are required to run this course. Bookings are non-refundable.