Worldbuilding in Fantastic Fiction
Course Meets:
Thursdays
March 5 – April 2, 2026
Instructor:
Melissa Scott
Application Deadline:
January 18, 2026
The Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed with a simple yet inspiring mission: to help developing writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror improve their work.
If you’re a writer of fantastic fiction, Odyssey’s programs and resources are designed to help you take your writing to the next level. Odyssey is based on the principle that the journey to become the best writer one can be is lifelong. If writers want to reach their full potential, to have their work live and grow along with them, they need to constantly strive to improve. Because of this, the Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust offers feedback and guidance to writers at all levels, from beginners to successful professionals. Become the writer you’ve always known you could be!
Next Sessions Starting
June 2, 2025 (6 weeks)
August 11, 2025 (12 weeks)
November 24, 2025 (18 weeks)
Deadline - April 1, 2025
Have you ever wished that you could attend your own private writing workshop that would teach you exactly what you need to know, at the right pace for you, and respond to your questions, problems, and needs in extensive one-on-one sessions? That's what Your Personal Odyssey Writing Workshop is. We've combined the renowned Odyssey lectures, expert feedback, and deep mentoring to provide an intensive, personalized one-on-one online workshop experience.
ONLINE CLASSES & WEBINARS
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
Story Openings That Engage
Live Webinar:
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2pm-5pm EDT
Instructor:
Scott H. Andrews
Registration Deadline:
April 1, 2026, or when spaces are filled
THE ODYSSEY EXPERIENCE
I love working with developing writers, helping them to realize their potential and make their work the best it can be.
My experiences over Odyssey's twenty-five previous years have been incredible. Talented writers of all ages, some already published, have come from all across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Israel, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, and embarked on this epic journey of discovery with me. I've watched students make major breakthroughs during the six weeks, and I've followed their progress after the workshop as they've submitted their work, piled up the rejection slips, made sales, and built wonderful writing careers for themselves.
—Jeanne Cavelos
I love working with developing writers, helping them to realize their potential and make their work the best it can be.
My experiences over Odyssey's twenty-five previous years have been incredible. Talented writers of all ages, some already published, have come from all across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Israel, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, and embarked on this epic journey of discovery with me. I've watched students make major breakthroughs during the six weeks, and I've followed their progress after the workshop as they've submitted their work, piled up the rejection slips, made sales, and built wonderful writing careers for themselves.
—Jeanne Cavelos
I love working with developing writers, helping them to realize their potential and make their work the best it can be.
My experiences over Odyssey's twenty-five previous years have been incredible. Talented writers of all ages, some already published, have come from all across the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Spain, France, Germany, Israel, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore, and embarked on this epic journey of discovery with me. I've watched students make major breakthroughs during the six weeks, and I've followed their progress after the workshop as they've submitted their work, piled up the rejection slips, made sales, and built wonderful writing careers for themselves.
—Jeanne Cavelos
ODYSSEY ONLINE
Odyssey’s online classes will provide you with valuable tools and techniques and will guide you as you practice using them.
SERVICES
Odyssey Writing Workshops provides writers of all levels, from beginners to successful pros, in-depth, insightful, professional-level critiques on their work, coaching, and consultations.
RESOURCES
Odyssey makes available Podcasts of Workshop Lectures as well as Writing & Publishing Tips. You can also gather once a month at our Salon and talk writing, or check out the latest news from our Blog.
