Plot is usually one of the weakest elements in the work of developing writers. Most developing writers don’t know how to structure a plot. Even if they do, they often find themselves caught between two conflicting goals: the desire to let the story develop organically versus the need to plan Read more
Interview by Shara Saunsaucie White Carrie Vaughn is the New York Times Bestselling author of a series of novels about a werewolf named Kitty who hosts a talk radio advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged. Publishers Weekly said that “Vaughn’s universe is convincing and imaginative.” Kitty and The Midnight Hour, Read more
February Publications Novels Barbara Campbell, class of 2000Foxfire (Trickster’s Game #3)Published by: DAW BooksRelease Date: February 3, 2009Barbara’s website: http://www.barbara-campbell.com/ Carrie Vaughn, class of 1998Kitty and the Dead Man’s HandKitty Raises HellPublished by: Grand Central PublishingRelease Date: Kitty and the Dead Man’s Hand, Available Now!; Kitty Raises Hell, February 24, Read more
Now available on the Odyssey website are two new essays from our graduates describing their Odyssey experiences. If you want to know what Odyssey is REALLY like, check out the following: Jason Ridler, class of 2005To Experiment is to Grow: One Value of Odyssey Rebecca Shelley, pen name R.D. Henham, Read more
Podcast #23 is now available for download here. February’s podcast is an excerpt from literary agent Jenny Rappaport’s lecture at Odyssey 2008. In her lecture, Jenny gave her assessment of the publishing industry and explained how an author can break into publishing, navigate the changing marketplace, and survive. In this Read more
Podcast #22 is now up at https://www.odysseyworkshop.org/resources/podcasts. It is an excerpt from a lecture by award-winning author Nancy Kress, who served as writer-in-residence at the 2008 Odyssey workshop. Nancy delivered a week of amazing lectures, provided in-depth feedback on student manuscripts, and met privately with students. In this podcast, Nancy discusses Read more
Podcast #21 is now up at https://www.odysseyworkshop.org/resources/podcasts. Award-winning author Melissa Scott explores the various ways you can show your fantasy or science-fiction world to the reader without stopping the story to explain. For those who aren’t yet ready to attend Odyssey, or can’t get away for six weeks, or would Read more
The guests for Odyssey 2009 have been finalized! New York Times bestselling author (and Odyssey graduate) Carrie Vaughn will be our writer-in-residence. Our guest lecturers will be award-winning authors Melissa Scott, Patricia Bray, and Jack Ketchum; bestselling author Jeffrey A. Carver; and Ace/Roc Editor-in-Chief Ginjer Buchanan. The 2009 workshop will Read more
This WordPress blog provides news about Odyssey, a six-week workshop for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror held each summer on the campus of Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. You’ll also find publishing news from graduates, writing and publishing tips, and our free podcasts, which are excerpts Read more