2026 Class Offerings
All prospective students must fill out an Odyssey Online Application and include a 1,000-word writing sample. There is a $10 application fee. If you are admitted to the course, $10 will be deducted from the tuition. If you are not admitted, we regret that we’re no longer able to provide feedback on your writing sample, due to the high volume of applications received. For a description of the class, its assignments, requirements, schedule, and a biography of the instructor, see below.
Note: If you wish to apply for more than one class, you must apply for each class with a separate application.

Worldbuilding in Fantastic Fiction
Course Meets:
Thursdays
March 5 – April 2, 2026
Instructor:
Melissa Scott
Application Deadline:
January 18, 2026

All the World’s a Page:
Adapting Acting Techniques to Strengthen Your Fiction
Course Meets:
Tuesdays
February 24 – March 24, 2026
Instructor:
Barbara A. Barnett
Application Deadline:
January 18, 2026

One Brick at a Time:
Crafting Compelling Scenes
Course Meets:
Tuesdays
March 3 – March 31, 2026
Instructor:
Barbara Ashford
Application Deadline:
January 18, 2026
2026 Webinar Offerings
Story Openings That Engage
Live Webinar:
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Instructor:
Scott H. Andrews
Registration Deadline:
April 1, 2026, or when spaces are filled
