Writing Dystopian, Apocalyptic, and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Writing Toward the End of the World
Writing Toward the End of the World
In a world teetering on the edge of change, fiction writers have the power to explore what comes after the fall—and what it means to survive. Writing Toward the End of the World is a powerful, genre-rich workshop that guides you through crafting dystopian, apocalyptic, and post-apocalyptic fiction with depth, grit, and vision. Whether you're drawn to crumbling empires, viral outbreaks, environmental collapse, or authoritarian regimes, this workshop will help you build worlds that reflect both ruin and resilience.
Through guided lessons, examples, and writing exercises, you'll learn how to develop complex characters navigating the aftermath of disaster, explore the politics of survival, and tap into real-world fears to create stories that resonate. Perfect for writers who want to create thrilling, thought-provoking, and emotionally charged speculative fiction—this workshop is your invitation to write boldly into the end…and beyond.
Starts June 02, 2025
A four-week workshop
WEEK 1
Lesson 1: Definitions and History; Subgenres and Hybrids in Dystopian, Apocalyptic, and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Lesson 2: Worldbuilding, Part 1
Week 1 Story Project and Bonus Lesson
WEEK 2
Lesson 3: Worldbuilding, Part 2; Social and Political Commentary in Dystopian, Apocalyptic, and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction
Lesson 4: Characters; Tropes
Week 2 Story Project and Bonus Lesson
WEEK 3
Lesson 5: Themes
Lesson 6: Reader Expectations
Week 3 Story Project and Bonus Lesson
WEEK 4
Lesson 7: Additional Information and Craft Elements
Lesson 8: Tone and Atmosphere in Dystopian, Apocalyptic, and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction; Post Your Revision
Week 4 Story Project and Bonus Lesson