Online Novel Writing Workshop

Are you a science fiction, horror or fantasy writer with a partially written novel but are feeling stalled out on where to go next? Do you have early chapters and a sense of the overall arc of your book, but can’t see a way through to the final pages? Are you bogged down in the Mushy Middle with no momentum to reach ‘The End’?

There’s no one way to complete a novel – the journey is about discovering what works for you, your writing style, and the story you want to tell. Whether you’ve outlined extensively or are navigating by instinct, Clarion West’s nine month virtual workshop is designed to guide you from conception to completion of your novel. 

Led by author and six week workshop instructor Samit Basu, with the support of the Clarion West team, this program is built around finding your unique process. 

This workshop offers:

• Weekly classes (6-months of the 9-month period) on craft, genre, and process, starting with your existing draft or outline.
• Monthly one-on-one meetings with Samit Basu to help fine-tune your approach and keep you on track.
• Guest lectures from industry professionals to expand your understanding of the speculative fiction landscape.
• Author-centered workshop models that prioritize your goals to help you gain clarity and confidence in your writing process.
• Community and critique partners that will help keep you on track.

At the end of nine months, you’ll have a complete draft, or a solid roadmap for completing your manuscript. From the initial spark to a finished draft, we’re here to support your journey.

To apply, you will need to submit:

• Your novel pitch and three chapters, or
• Three well drafted chapters and a sense of where your book is going, or
• Opening chapter, plus an outline and synopsis, and writing sample.

Course Dates: March 2025 – November 2025  

Mark your calendar – applications will open November 11.

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