Speculative Fiction and Magical Realism
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.
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $820.00
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What you can learn.
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 2027 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Thursday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Live Online
Remote Classroom
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.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 02, 2026 to January 17, 2027
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Thu Jan 7, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 14, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 21, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Jan 28, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 4, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 11, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 18, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Feb 25, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 4, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Thu Mar 11, 2027
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom