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Beginner Science Fiction & Fantasy Writing with Benjamin Schwarting

  • The Cabin 801 S Capitol Blvd Boise United States (map)

Do you dream of being an author? Have you always wanted to write your own full-length novel, but the task was just too intimidating? This class is for you.

This workshop will feature a series of lectures, supplemented by class discussion, on the fundamentals of novel writing: plotting, characterization, dialogue, setting, etc. Emphasis will be given to the practical nuts and bolts of the process, not just refinement of prose. The second half of the workshop will then put these skills into practice as we offer critique and accountability for our peers, providing the support we all need when finishing our first book.

This workshop is specifically designed for aspiring science fiction and fantasy authors, but writers of all favors of genre fiction are welcome.

Location

This workshop will take in person at The Cabin (801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702).

Tuition

$215 for non-members or $180 for Cabin Members

Scholarships are available.

Dates and Times

This is a six-week workshop on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM on the following days:

  • Wednesday, March 27

  • Wednesday, April 3

  • Wednesday, April 10

  • Wednesday, April 17

  • Wednesday, April 24

  • Wednesday, May 1

This workshop is taught by:

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Benjamin Schwarting
Benjamin Schwarting

Benjamin Schwarting is a fantasy author, high school English teacher, and co-owner of Williams & Rose Publishing. Author of The Sum of Ages series, Ben's work emphasizes writing complex fantasy cultures that highlight real-world issues of systemic oppression and social injustice. After earning his MAT, Ben has taught as an adjunct professor of Education at the College of Idaho and designed creative writing and young author's courses for high schoolers.

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