Character Deep Dive Workshop 2026
Join us for a weekend of writing exercises and feedback that will help you dig into your characters’ background, giving you a solid foundation for their motivations and actions in your story.
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Worldbuilding Deep Dive Workshop 2026
In this workshop, authors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford will guide you through short writing exercises that will help you dive into aspects of your world that writers often overlook, but that impact your story and characters in major ways.
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On Demand: Writing Filipino Characters and Culture | Master Class
In Writing Filipino Characters and Culture, Filipina fantasy and science fiction writer Vida Cruz-Borja provides an insightful look into Filipino culture and social mores (with caveats owing to its complexity!) to help you craft believable and authentic Filipino characters.
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In Memory of Piper J. Drake by K. Tempest Bradford
On May 18th, 2026, our dear friend and Writing the Other teacher Lalana Dararutana, who worked with us as Piper J. Drake, passed
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Healing History’s Wounds with Speculative Fiction 2026
Stories can wound or heal. In this class, award-winning author and editor Nisi Shawl will talk about the ways stories can hurt, the ways they can help, and how you can use their power–particularly when writing speculative fiction and alternate history. The class will review common stories with harmful effects and discuss ways to subvert or pass them by. The class also includes exercises to provide practice in these valuable techniques.
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Announcing an Update to the Writing The Other Logo!
Today, we’re thrilled to share with you our updated Writing the Other logo, designed by Monica Valentinelli, and thoughts about our design process.
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Writing Inclusive and Emotional Sex Scenes 2026
Writing emotionally charged, sexually explicit scenes in fiction can be challenging no matter what genre you write. This class will provide a deep dive into writing inclusive sex scenes that are true to your characters and are memorable for your readers.
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2025 End of Year Fundraiser
In 2026, we want to reach more creators and provide more educational resources to support writers combating cultural toxicity. To accomplish this, we need your help. Donations of any amount are appreciated, as are social media boosts.
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Diverse Narrative Structures 2.0
Storytelling staples in the West, such as the three-act structure and themes of empowerment and change, are far from universal. Over the course of four weeks, Lien will explore expressions of diversity that go beyond just plopping different faces into stories that are 100 percent Western in spirit.
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Writing Revolution: How To Create Believable Resistance Movements with Helen Gould
Stories about rebelling against an unjust system or a tyrannical ruler have always been popular, often becoming lucrative franchises (A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…). However, they also frequently portray a simplified narrative about how resistance works or avoid the nuances of what it means to fight an oppressive force.
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