Podcasts by Odyssey SF/F Writing Workshop Podcasts

Meagan Spooner on Characters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Meagan Spooner gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on characters.

Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem on Characters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on characters.

Patricia Bray on Researching Your Story Elements, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on researching your story elements.

Patricia Bray on Researching Your Story Elements, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on researching your story elements.

Scott H. Andrews on Magazine Submissions and Rejections, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Scott H. Andrewsgave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on Magazine Submissions and Rejections.

Scott H. Andrews on Magazine Submissions and Rejections, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Scott H. Andrewsgave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on Magazine Submissions and Rejections.

Kij Johnson on Scale and Complexity from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Kij Johnson gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on scale and complexity of the short story and the novel.

Alma Alexander on Discovering and Developing Characters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Alma Alexandergave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on discovering and developing characters.

Kij Johnson on Choosing and Prioritizing Descriptive Detail from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Kij Johnson gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on choosing and prioritizing descriptive detail.

Kij Johnson on Description from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Kij Johnson gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on description.

Brendan DuBois on the Fantastic World of the Short Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Brendan DuBois gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on the fantastic world of the short story.

E.C. Ambrose on Making It Real, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture E.C. Ambrose gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on Making It Real.

E.C. Ambrose on Making It Real, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture E.C. Ambrose gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on Making It Real.

Alex Hughes on Productivity for Writers, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Alex Hughes gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on Productivity for Writers.

Alex Hughes on Productivity for Writers, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Alex Hughes gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2015 on Productivity for Writers.

Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner on Characterization, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on Characterization.

Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner on Characterization, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Delia Sherman and Ellen Kushner gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on Characterization.

Gordon Van Gelder on the Fiction Publishing Market, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Gordon Van Gelder gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on the Fiction Publishing Market.

Gordon Van Gelder on the Fiction Publishing Market, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Gordon Van Gelder gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on the Fiction Publishing Market.

Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem on Beginnings, Middles, Ends, and Structure, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on Beginnings, Middles, Ends, and Structure.

Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem on Beginnings, Middles, Ends, and Structure, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Melanie Tem and Steve Rasnic Tem gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on Beginnings, Middles, Ends, and Structure.

Catherynne M. Valente on Openings and Titles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Catherynne M. Valente gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on the "system of credit" in openings and on titles.

Elizabeth Hand on Writing from Intense Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Hand gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on using intense personal experience in fiction writing.

Alex Jablokov on How Character Functions Within Plot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Alex Jablokov gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2014 on how character functions within plot.

Holly Black on Creating a Magic System from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Holly Black gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on creating a magic system.

Sheila Williams on Appealing Story Openings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Sheila Williams gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on examples of how short story openings can appeal to an editor.

Nancy Holder on Short Story and Novel Contracts, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Nancy Holder gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on short story and novel contracts.

Nancy Holder on Short Story and Novel Contracts, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Nancy Holder gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on short story and novel contracts.

Nancy Holder on the Secret to a Satisfying Short Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Nancy Holder gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on the secret to a satisfying short story.

Jack Ketchum on Don't Waste My Time from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jack Ketchum gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 entitled "Don't Waste My Time."

Patricia Bray on Writing a Series, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on writing a series.

Patricia Bray on Writing a Series, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on writing a series.

Jack Ketchum on Writing from the Wound from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jack Ketchum gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2013 on writing from the wound.

Lane Robins on Information Dissemination from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Lane Robins gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 on Information Dissemination.

Lane Robins on Outlining from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Lane Robins gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 on Outlining, for Writing Your Manuscript and for Selling It.

Craig Shaw Gardner on How to Make Characters Alive from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Craig Shaw Gardner gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 on How to Make Fantastic Characters Alive and Believable.

James Patrick Kelly on his Approach to Plot from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture James Patrick Kelly gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2002 on his Approach to Plot.

Barbara Ashford on Tension Headaches, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Barbara Ashford gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 on "Tension Headaches" and character complexity.

Barbara Ashford on Tension Headaches, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Barbara Ashford gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 on "Tension Headaches" and character complexity.

Barry B. Longyear on Imagination Building, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Barry B. Longyear gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Building a Professional Imagination.

Barry B. Longyear on Imagination Building, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Barry B. Longyear gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Building a Professional Imagination.

John Joseph Adams on the Short Fiction Market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture John Joseph Adams gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on the Short Fiction Market.

Gary A. Braunbeck on Establishing and Maintaining Emotional Realism, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Gary A. Braunbeck gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Establishing and Maintaining Emotional Realism in Your Fiction.

Gary A. Braunbeck on Establishing and Maintaining Emotional Realism, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Gary A. Braunbeck gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Establishing and Maintaining Emotional Realism in Your Fiction.

Elizabeth Bear on Narrative Structure and Types of Plot, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Bear gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Narrative Structure and Types of Plot.

Elizabeth Bear on Narrative Structure and Types of Plot, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Bear gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Narrative Structure and Types of Plot.

Sheila Williams on the Short Fiction Market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Sheila Williams gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on the Short Fiction Market.

Theodora Goss on Finding Your Voices from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Theodora Goss gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Finding Your Voices.

Elaine Isaak on Description and Making Your Setting Real, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Elaine Isaak gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Description and Making Your Setting Real.

Elaine Isaak on Description and Making Your Setting Real, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Elaine Isaak gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2011 on Description and Making Your Setting Real.

Bob Mayer on the Original Idea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Bob Mayer gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2004 on the Original Idea.

James Morrow on a Calypso Wheel Model for Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture James Morrow gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on a Calypso Wheel Model for Fiction.

Michael A. Arnzen on Making the Reader Squirm: Sensory Immersion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Michael A. Arnzen gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on how to make the reader squirm via sensory immersion.

Elizabeth Hand on Creating Unsympathetic Characters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Hand gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on creating unsympathetic characters.

Laura Anne Gilman on Revision from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Laura Anne Gilman gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on revision.

David G. Hartwell on Titles and Other Writing Advice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture David G. Hartwell gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on titles, pseudonyms, and other writing advice.

Gregory Frost on Viewpoint, Voice, and Psychic Distance, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Gregory Frost gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on viewpoint, voice, and psychic distance.

Gregory Frost on Viewpoint, Voice, and Psychic Distance, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Gregory Frost gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on viewpoint, voice, and psychic distance.

Alex Jablokov on Plot in Genre Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Alex Jablokov gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2010 on how plot works in genre fiction.

Ginjer Buchanan on Getting Your Novel Published from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Ginjer Buchanan gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on book publishing and getting your novel published.

Carrie Vaughn on Settings Goals and Building a Writing Career from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Carrie Vaughn gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on goal-setting and building a writing career.

Lori Perkins on What Agents Do from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Lori Perkins gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2003 on what agents do and how they do it.

Carrie Vaughn on Suspense and Pacing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Carrie Vaughn gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on suspense, pacing, and the delivery of information.

Carrie Vaughn on Ideas for Short Stories vs. Novels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Carrie Vaughn gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on ideas for short stories versus ideas for novels.

Jack Ketchum on Crafting Strong Openings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jack Ketchum gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on crafting strong openings.

Jeffrey Carver on Story Structure from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jeffrey Carver gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on story structure.

Patricia Bray on the Protagonist-Sidekick Relationship, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on the protagonist-sidekick relationship.

Patricia Bray on the Protagonist-Sidekick Relationship, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Patricia Bray gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2009 on the protagonist-sidekick relationship.

Catherine Asaro on Developing a Scientific Novum for Your Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Catherine Asaro gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2004 on developing a scientific novum for your story.

P.D. Cacek on Debunking Alleged Truths About Writing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture P.D. Cacek gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on debunking alleged truths about writing.

Bruce Holland Rogers on Flash Fiction Structures, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Bruce Holland Rogers gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2003 on structures for flash fiction pieces.

Bruce Holland Rogers on Flash Fiction Structures, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Bruce Holland Rogers gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2003 on structures for flash fiction pieces.

Allen Steele on Creating a World's Environment from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Allen Steele gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on creating a world's environment.

Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman on the Difference Between Writing a Novel and a Short Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Ellen Kushner and Delia Sherman gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on the difference between writing a novel and writing a short story.

Jenny Rappaport on Writing a Strong Query Letter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jenny Rappaport gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on writing a strong query letter.

Jenny Rappaport on How to Get an Agent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jenny Rappaport gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on how to get an agent.

Nancy Kress on Writing in Scenes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Nancy Kress gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on writing in scenes.

Melissa Scott on World-building--How to Show It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Melissa Scott gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 on world-building--how to show it.

James Maxey on Writing Strong Openings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture James Maxey gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on Writing Strong Openings.

Barry B. Longyear on Revision and Writing Unique Stories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Barry B. Longyear gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on Revision and Writing Your Own Unique Stories.

Craig Shaw Gardner on Humor in Speculative Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Craig Shaw Gardner gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2008 on Humor in Speculative Fiction.

Shawna McCarthy on Selling to Magazines from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Shawna McCarthy gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 on Selling Your Stories to Magazines.

Steve Rasnic Tem and Melanie Tem on Theme and Idea from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Steve Rasnic Tem and Melanie Tem gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on Theme and Idea.

Patricia McKillip on Fantastic Landscapes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Patricia McKillip gave at Odyssey in the summer of 1998 on Fantastic Landscapes.

Thomas Monteleone on Writing for Anthologies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Thomas Monteleone gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2002 on developing original ideas while Writing for Anthologies.

Rodman Philbrick on Viewpoint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Rodman Philbrick gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2007 on Viewpoint.

Michael A. Arnzen on Humor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Michael A. Arnzen gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2007 on Humor in Fiction.

Michael A. Burstein on The Plot Skeleton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Michael A. Burstein gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2007 entitled "The Plot Skeleton."

Nina Kiriki Hoffman on Writing for Teens from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Nina Kiriki Hoffman gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2007 entitled "Writing for Teens."

Robert J. Sawyer on Is Your SF Element Extraneous? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Robert J. Sawyer gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 entitled "Is Your Science Fiction Element Extraneous?"

Elizabeth Hand on Using Personal Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Hand gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2005 on using personal experience in fiction writing.

Christopher Golden on Setting the Scene from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Christopher Golden gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 on setting the scene for the reader.

Terry Bisson on Setting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Terry Bisson gave at Odyssey in the summer of 1999 on setting.

Melissa Scott on World-building Parameters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Melissa Scott gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2003 on world-building parameters.

Robert J. Sawyer on Point of View from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Robert J. Sawyer gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 on point of view.

Gardner Dozois on Getting Published from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Gardner Dozois gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2004 on getting published.

Jeff VanderMeer on Why Fantasy is Important from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Jeff VanderMeer gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2006 on why fantastical fiction is important.

Charles L. Grant on Characterization from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Charles L. Grant gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2000 on characterization.

E.C. Ambrose on How To Middle a.k.a. Plot Turns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture E.C. Ambrose gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2020 on "How To Middle" a.k.a. plot turns.

Holly Black on Writing Young Adult and Middle Grade Fiction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from Holly Black's question and answer session at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on writing young adult and middle grade fiction.

Nisi Shawl on Dialect and Representation, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Nisi Shawl gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on dialect and representation.

Nisi Shawl on Dialect and Representation, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Nisi Shawl gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on dialect and representation.

Barbara Ashford on Using Her Theater Experience to Enrich Her Fiction Writing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from Barbara Ashford's question and answer session at Odyssey in the summer of 2012 in which she discussed using her theater experience to enrich her fiction writing.

Holly Black on the Writing Process from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from Holly Black's question and answer session at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on the writing process.

Fran Wilde on Worldbuilding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Fran Wilde gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on worldbuilding.

Scott H. Andrews on Creating Stories with Spark from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the Odyssey Online course "Standing Out: Creating Short Stories with that Crucial Spark," taught by Scott H. Andrews in winter 2018.

Sara King on Tension from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture Sara King gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on tension.

Paul Witcover on Description, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Paul Witcover gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on description.

Paul Witcover on Description, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Paul Witcover gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2019 on description.

Theodora Goss on Creating Characters, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Theodora Goss gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on Creating Characters.

Theodora Goss on Creating Characters, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Theodora Goss gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on Creating Characters.

Scott H. Andrews on Worldbuilding, Reading Submissions, and Voice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the question and answer session Scott H. Andrews held at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on worldbuilding in short fiction, reading large volumes of submissions, and the importance of...

Meagan Spooner on Collaboration and Writing for the Young Adult Audience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the the question and answer session Meagan Spooner held at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on collaboration and writing for the young adult audience.

Elizabeth Hand on Secret Knowledge and Secret Wounds, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Hand gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on Secret Knowledge and Secret Wounds.

Elizabeth Hand on Secret Knowledge and Secret Wounds, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Elizabeth Hand gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on Secret Knowledge and Secret Wounds.

E.C. Ambrose on Setting and Research from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the question and answer session E.C. Ambrose held at Odyssey in the summer of 2018, in which she covers setting and research.

Nisi Shawl on Writing Process, Avoiding Didacticism, and Writing the Other, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the question and answer session Nisi Shawl held with Odyssey in the summer of 2018 on her writing process, avoiding didacticism, and writing the other.

Nisi Shawl on Studying Plot, Clarity, and Ambiguity, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the question and answer session Nisi Shawl held with Odyssey in the summer of 2018 about studying plot, clarity, and ambiguity.

Dan Chaon on Incorporating Backstory, Creating Open Endings, and More from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from excerpt from the question and answer session Dan Chaon held with Odyssey in the summer of 2018 about incorporating backstory, creating open endings, staying innovative and creative,...

J.A. White on Writing Across a Large Canvas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from excerpt from the lecture J.A. White gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2017 on writing across a large canvas.

Gemma Files on Using Personal Experience to Generate Horror Fiction, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Gemma Files gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2017 on using personal experience to generate horror ficion.

Gemma Files on Using Personal Experience to Generate Horror Fiction, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Gemma Files gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2017 on using personal experience to generate horror ficion.

David Brin on Writing as Magic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from excerpt from the question and answer session David Brin held with Odyssey in the summer of 2017 about writing as magic--how to learn from the magic of others.

Mark Gottlieb on The Elevator Pitch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from excerpt from the lecture Mark Gottlieb gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2017 on the elevator pitch.

Scott H. Andrews on Making Your Stories Stand Out from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the question and answer session Scott H. Andrews held at Odyssey in the summer of 2017 on making your stories stand out.

E.C. Ambrose on Writing Process, Characters, and Connecting Theme from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the question and answer session E.C. Ambrose held at Odyssey in the summer of 2017, in which she covers writing process, characters, and connecting theme.

Mary Robinette Kowal on Using the MACE Quotient, Pt 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part two of an excerpt from the lecture Mary Robinette Kowal gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on using the "MACE" quotient.

Mary Robinette Kowal on Using the MACE Quotient, Pt 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part one of an excerpt from the lecture Mary Robinette Kowal gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on using the "MACE" quotient.

N. K. Jemisin on Micro Worldbuilding from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

An excerpt from the lecture N. K. Jemisin gave at Odyssey in the summer of 2016 on micro worldbuilding.

Charles L. Grant on Characterization from 2007-01-27T07:00

Charles L. Grant on Characterization from 2007-01-27T07:00