Receiving feedback on one’s writing may be the most difficult part of the writing process. Most writers believe that feedback is invaluable, yet knowing whom to ask for feedback, and when to ask them, can be difficult. Kevin Jewell, graduate of the Odyssey class of 2009, recently asked his fellow Read more
Gregory Frost will be a guest lecturer at this year’s Odyssey workshop. He is a writer of fantasy, thrillers, and science fiction who has been publishing steadily for more than two decades. His latest work, the compelling fantasy duology, Shadowbridge. and Lord Tophet (Del Rey Books) was voted one of Read more
In her lecture at Odyssey 2009, Patricia Bray explored the role of a sidekick in fiction. In this podcast, the first of two parts, Patricia defines a sidekick and explains the inherently unequal nature of the hero/sidekick relationship. Giving examples that illuminate the long literary tradition of sidekicks, Patricia identifies the Read more
Recent/Upcoming Publications Short Stories Carl Frederick, class of 2000“The Universe Beneath Our Feet”Published by: Analog Science Fiction and Fact, December 2009Carl’s website: http://www.darkzoo.net/ Erica Hildebrand, class of 2007“Product Safety”Published by: Everyday WeirdnessErica’s website: http://rogue-psion.livejournal.com/ Larry Hodges, class of 2006“Dead Mass”Published by: Space WesternsLarry’s website: http://www.larryhodges.org Krista Hoeppner Leahy, class of Read more
Henry James said, “I know everything. One has to, to write decently.” Writing a story or novel, whether fantasy, science fiction, horror, or something else, can often involve countless issues that require real-world knowledge. If my hero is stabbed in the shoulder, how much will he bleed? What plants will Read more
ODYSSEY WRITING WORKSHOP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ONLINE CLASSES The Odyssey Writing Workshop, one of the most respected programs for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, is now offering writing classes online. Classes are designed for adult writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Each class is focused on a Read more
Odyssey Graduates Discuss Their Recent Writers of the Future Wins Matthew S. Rotundo attended Odyssey in 1998. In addition to Writers of the Future Volume XXV, Matt’s stories have appeared in Jim Baen’s Universe, Cosmos, and Orson Scott Card’s Intergalactic Medicine Show. He also plays guitar and has been known Read more
In her lecture at Odyssey 2004, Catherine Asaro explained how to develop a scientific “What if?” for your story. In this podcast, she covers some of the challenges of getting the science into your science fiction. Too much detail may bore readers, while insufficient detail may leave readers skeptical or Read more
Recent/Upcoming Publications Short Stories Barbara A. Barnett, class of 2007“A Red One Cannot See”Published by: Shimmer Magazine, Issue #11Barbara’s website: http://www.babarnett.com/ Carl Frederick, class of 2000“Teddy Bear Toys”Published by: Analog Science Fiction & Fact, October 2009Carl’s website: http://www.darkzoo.net/ Larry Hodges, class of 2006“A Tale of Two Wizards”Published by: Arkham Tales, Read more
What gets you running to the computer, ready to start a new piece? Every writer is different, and even for a single writer, inspiration may strike in different ways for different pieces. We asked the Odyssey graduates to talk about how their story ideas usually develop, and what element of Read more