Apr 08 2023
Magic on the Page! Fantasy Short Stories (ages 13-18)

Magic on the Page! Fantasy Short Stories (ages 13-18)

Presented by GrubStreet at GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing

Whether it's the classic, epic fantasy of Tolkien or the modern, rough and tumble fantasy of Leigh Bardugo, most fantasy has one thing in common: magic! But how do we write convincing magic? Should it have rules and systems? Should it be dripping mystery, never explained on the page? Does it even matter, or is it more about spectacle, dazzling our readers with the bizarre sensory experience of magic?

This workshop will discuss all these approaches and more! There is a lot of writing advice regarding magic, and this workshop will help you choose the style that works for the story you are trying to tell. We'll discuss magic in Leigh Bardugo, Ursula Le Guin, Max Gladstone, N.K. Jemisin, and more.

By the end of the class, students should have different approaches to writing magic into our fantasy and science fiction stories, ideas about how characters interact with magic—and the beginning to one such story of their own. For writers age 13 - 18 ONLY.

Admission Info

FREE; Registration required

Dates & Times

2023/04/08 - 2023/04/08

Location Info

GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing

50 Liberty Drive, Boston, MA 02210

Accessibility Info

Our space is fully ADA accessible with automatic door openers, ADA compliant restrooms, desk and table spacing, braille signage, and elevator. Our classrooms can be equipped with ALS for hard of hearing individuals. We cannot guarantee a scent-free environment. For more accessibility requests, please contact our Operations team at operations@grubstreet.org or (617) 695-0075.