Beginner Class - Genre Fiction

Sat Jan 18 2025 at 04:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-06:00

​Writespace | Houston

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Beginner Class - Genre Fiction
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Join authors Shannon Winton and A.P. Hawkins for this four-week long course on the basics of genre fiction.
About this Event

INSTRUCTORS: Shannon Winton and A.P. Hawkins

TIME: Four Saturdays, Jan. 18 & 25 and Feb. 15 & 22, 4:30–7:30 p.m CDT

PRICE: Early bird price: $210 for members, $240 for nonmembers. The deadline for early bird pricing is Wednesday, November 6. After Wednesday November 6: $240 for members, $270 for nonmembers. Become a member here. Apply for a scholarship here.

LOCATION: 1907 Sabine St., Suite #125, Houston, TX 77007

LEVEL: All levels


Are you curious about writing genre fiction, but don’t know where to start? Have you been wanting to take a class but haven’t found any that focus on genre fiction specifically? Look no further! In this four-week intensive course, Tomeworks editors and genre fiction experts Shannon Winton and A.P. Hawkins will cover the basics of story structure, character arcs, themes, and more, all specifically tailored to aspiring genre fiction authors. You will learn how to find your audience, manage genre expectations, and critique genre fiction like a pro! Learn from award-winning short stories by masters of genre before starting your own genre fiction journey by writing a unique piece for group critique by the class. Leave with a strong foundation in what it takes to write genre fiction.

Shannon Winton is a whodunit mastermind who also loves zombies and old-world monsters who has been a professional editor for over a decade and teaches workshops for the Editorial Freelancers Association to help new editors learn their trade. Shannon has a penchant for educating authors, and likes to provide feedback that helps her authors grow and understand their genre expectations.

A.P. Hawkins is a biologist turned speculative fiction author based in Houston, Texas. Her short fiction has appeared in various fiction magazines and anthologies. When she’s not writing, A.P. enjoys gaming, crafting, and spending time outdoors. You can follow her on social media (@ahawkwrites) or check out her website (aphawkinsauthor.com) for updates.


Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash

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​Writespace, 1907 Sabine Street, Houston, United States

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