I'm teaching a course at the Futurescapes author conference May 25-26! Get access to ten different one-hour craft courses taught by ten different authors on ten different topics!
(Mine is on building speculative economic systems!)
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(Mine is on building speculative economic systems!)
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Futurescapes Author Conference — Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop
Join us at the Futurescapes Author Conference for an immersive experience
led by award-winning and bestselling speculative fiction authors. Over two
days, participate in ten classes designed to enha...
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May 4, 2024 at 12:45 PM
I'm teaching a course at the Futurescapes author conference May 25-26! Get access to ten different one-hour craft courses taught by ten different authors on ten different topics!
(Mine is on building speculative economic systems!)
futurescapes.ink/author-confe...
(Mine is on building speculative economic systems!)
futurescapes.ink/author-confe...
I'm subbing in this weekend at Futurescapes to teach a class on pacing! futurescapes.ink/classes/p/us...
Finding the Pace that Serves Your Narrative — Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop
Pacing is the speed and rhythm of a story. In this class, author and editor Valerie Valdes will break down how pacing works at every level of a story, from big-picture structure to individual scenes a...
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September 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I'm subbing in this weekend at Futurescapes to teach a class on pacing! futurescapes.ink/classes/p/us...
✨ Very worthwhile synthesis from.. @mkblyth.bsky.social #security #geopolitics #complexity #macroeconomics #climate #futurescapes
And last week I went back to the LSE to update my 'burning down the house' talk from 2025 as the US administration managed to do to green assets in 12 months what I thought would take 2 years. Despite everything, I'm quite optimistic. Watch here to find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=09AY...
Does decarbonization still have a future?
YouTube video by LSE European Institute
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March 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✨ Very worthwhile synthesis from.. @mkblyth.bsky.social #security #geopolitics #complexity #macroeconomics #climate #futurescapes
Incredibly excited 😻 and honored 🎉to joining RF Kuang and the other amazing faculty at the November Futurescapes to workshop a new book. :) 📕 #futurescapes
August 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM
Incredibly excited 😻 and honored 🎉to joining RF Kuang and the other amazing faculty at the November Futurescapes to workshop a new book. :) 📕 #futurescapes
I just applied for the November Futurescapes with keynote by R.F. Kuang! Wish me luck.🍀 #futurescapes
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Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop
International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy,
horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in
the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops. Apply t...
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August 12, 2023 at 9:07 PM
I just applied for the November Futurescapes with keynote by R.F. Kuang! Wish me luck.🍀 #futurescapes
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I am a multiple-award-winning, internationally published science fiction and fantasy author with more than thirty books and a hundred short stories to my credit. I have taught hundreds of students students at workshops including Clarion, Clarion West, Odyssey, Futurescapes, and Viable Paradise.
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
I am a multiple-award-winning, internationally published science fiction and fantasy author with more than thirty books and a hundred short stories to my credit. I have taught hundreds of students students at workshops including Clarion, Clarion West, Odyssey, Futurescapes, and Viable Paradise.
Futurescapes is live @asoundeffect.bsky.social
$20 off for a limited time!
#soundeffects #sounddesign #soundopolis #soundscapes #ambience #scifi #horror #thriller
www.asoundeffect.com/sound-librar...
$20 off for a limited time!
#soundeffects #sounddesign #soundopolis #soundscapes #ambience #scifi #horror #thriller
www.asoundeffect.com/sound-librar...
Futurescapes | Ambience Sound Effects Library | asoundeffect.com
115 Ambience sound effects / recordings: Futurescapes is a collection of ten highly stylized 5.1 surround soundscapes, as well as a toolkit of the elements used throughout. These 4 hours of audio are...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Futurescapes is live @asoundeffect.bsky.social
$20 off for a limited time!
#soundeffects #sounddesign #soundopolis #soundscapes #ambience #scifi #horror #thriller
www.asoundeffect.com/sound-librar...
$20 off for a limited time!
#soundeffects #sounddesign #soundopolis #soundscapes #ambience #scifi #horror #thriller
www.asoundeffect.com/sound-librar...
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''In my view, the velvet glove coup we are witnessing today represents a critical inflection point in the history of computing..'' @meredithmeredith.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
#surveillance #tech #complexity #AI #security #futurescapes
''In my view, the velvet glove coup we are witnessing today represents a critical inflection point in the history of computing..'' @meredithmeredith.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
#surveillance #tech #complexity #AI #security #futurescapes
39C3 - AI Agent, AI Spy
YouTube video by media.ccc.de
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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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''In my view, the velvet glove coup we are witnessing today represents a critical inflection point in the history of computing..'' @meredithmeredith.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
#surveillance #tech #complexity #AI #security #futurescapes
''In my view, the velvet glove coup we are witnessing today represents a critical inflection point in the history of computing..'' @meredithmeredith.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ANE...
#surveillance #tech #complexity #AI #security #futurescapes
Off to Futurescapes Firenze, looking forward to a great workshop with a bunch of lovely people!
May 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Off to Futurescapes Firenze, looking forward to a great workshop with a bunch of lovely people!
📣 Excited to announce that my #dystopian #scifi story, The Last Garden, will be published in #Futurescapes #Zine
🇨🇦 There‘a an event (with live readings) next week in Toronto, Canada if you’re around — but also a virtual event!
#writerscommunity #clifi
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🇨🇦 There‘a an event (with live readings) next week in Toronto, Canada if you’re around — but also a virtual event!
#writerscommunity #clifi
📎 www.eventbrite.com/e/futurescap...
Futurescapes Zine Launch (online)
Join us for the VIRTUAL launch of Futurescapes Zine, where we celebrate creativity, community, and the future through storytelling.
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November 28, 2024 at 8:11 AM
📣 Excited to announce that my #dystopian #scifi story, The Last Garden, will be published in #Futurescapes #Zine
🇨🇦 There‘a an event (with live readings) next week in Toronto, Canada if you’re around — but also a virtual event!
#writerscommunity #clifi
📎 www.eventbrite.com/e/futurescap...
🇨🇦 There‘a an event (with live readings) next week in Toronto, Canada if you’re around — but also a virtual event!
#writerscommunity #clifi
📎 www.eventbrite.com/e/futurescap...
I've tried for some decent futurescapes in my time, but Jason always out-classed me. Praise!
March 21, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I've tried for some decent futurescapes in my time, but Jason always out-classed me. Praise!
Another successful Futurescapes, in the books!
September 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Another successful Futurescapes, in the books!
prank: replace all pristine lifestyle imagery in giant world-wall ads in futurescapes with out of focus pictures of butts
August 7, 2023 at 6:01 PM
prank: replace all pristine lifestyle imagery in giant world-wall ads in futurescapes with out of focus pictures of butts
Learn pacing from me at Futurescapes!
Learn pacing from me!
Due to a cancellation by another instructor, I'm taking over to teach a class on pacing this Saturday at the Futurescapes 100 Page-Workshop. Finding the Pace That Serves Your Narrative will be happening on Saturday, September 26th from 4:00-5:30 PM ET. The class description: Pacing is the speed and rhythm of a story. In this class, author and editor Valerie Valdes will break down how pacing works at every level of a story, from big-picture structure to individual scenes and emotional beats.
valerievaldes.com
September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Learn pacing from me at Futurescapes!
The Alps! On the way to the Futurescapes writers workshop in Florence, Italy.
May 21, 2025 at 7:37 AM
The Alps! On the way to the Futurescapes writers workshop in Florence, Italy.
anyway tbt when @karldandenell.bsky.social and i were having lunch after the Futurescapes Workshop ended and Robert Redford just walked through (cause he owned the place)
September 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
anyway tbt when @karldandenell.bsky.social and i were having lunch after the Futurescapes Workshop ended and Robert Redford just walked through (cause he owned the place)
Leaving today for Futurescapes in Florence! Can't wait to see all my fellow faculty and students. It's going to be a wonderful conference!
May 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Leaving today for Futurescapes in Florence! Can't wait to see all my fellow faculty and students. It's going to be a wonderful conference!
SFFH writers, you need to check out Futurescapes. It, along with the amazing @franwilde.bsky.social and @maryrobinettekowal.com who are often involved there, broadened my writer’s mind which ultimately led me to getting signed. Lots of affordable options too! #WritingCommunity #SFF #Horror #SpecFic
🗓️ Apply now so you don't miss out!
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#Futurescapes2025 #WritingWorkshop #SpecFicWriters #WritingAddOns #FallWriting #WritingClass #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #WritingLife
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#Futurescapes2025 #WritingWorkshop #SpecFicWriters #WritingAddOns #FallWriting #WritingClass #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #WritingLife
Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop
International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops.…
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June 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
SFFH writers, you need to check out Futurescapes. It, along with the amazing @franwilde.bsky.social and @maryrobinettekowal.com who are often involved there, broadened my writer’s mind which ultimately led me to getting signed. Lots of affordable options too! #WritingCommunity #SFF #Horror #SpecFic
I was accepted to the Futurescapes Fall Workshop! I'm super excited to return to Futurescapes since my first workshop was derailed by my body trying to kill me.
Time to workshop my spooky lake cult book yall!
Time to workshop my spooky lake cult book yall!
🌟 Curious about our Fall Workshop?
Here’s the deal: small critique groups, pro faculty, stunning views, and that “aha” moment you’ve been chasing. Join us.
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#WritingWorkshop #WritingLife
Here’s the deal: small critique groups, pro faculty, stunning views, and that “aha” moment you’ve been chasing. Join us.
futurescapes.ink
#WritingWorkshop #WritingLife
Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop
International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops.…
futurescapes.ink
June 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I was accepted to the Futurescapes Fall Workshop! I'm super excited to return to Futurescapes since my first workshop was derailed by my body trying to kill me.
Time to workshop my spooky lake cult book yall!
Time to workshop my spooky lake cult book yall!
So excited for this March’s Futurescapes! I’m working with a wonderful cohort and the fabulous Saint Gibson, Susan Graham and Leah Pierre! futurescapes.ink
February 12, 2024 at 1:29 AM
So excited for this March’s Futurescapes! I’m working with a wonderful cohort and the fabulous Saint Gibson, Susan Graham and Leah Pierre! futurescapes.ink
Exciting writing news - I got into the Futurescapes workshop in September! @futurescapesww.bsky.social It's especially exciting because I think @franwilde.bsky.social is exactly the right teacher to learn from for my current novel project, and that's who's guesting for this year!
August 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Exciting writing news - I got into the Futurescapes workshop in September! @futurescapesww.bsky.social It's especially exciting because I think @franwilde.bsky.social is exactly the right teacher to learn from for my current novel project, and that's who's guesting for this year!
cannot believe i’m typing this but i’ve been accepted to the #Futurescapes 2025 summer intensive workshop, in italy, and will have the honor work on my novella manuscript with Tor editor and fellow slow burn rivals to lovers enthusiast Ali Fisher—IN ITALY!
LIKE—WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
LIKE—WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
November 22, 2024 at 8:52 PM
cannot believe i’m typing this but i’ve been accepted to the #Futurescapes 2025 summer intensive workshop, in italy, and will have the honor work on my novella manuscript with Tor editor and fellow slow burn rivals to lovers enthusiast Ali Fisher—IN ITALY!
LIKE—WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
LIKE—WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT
quote this with what you’ve accomplished in 2025, no matter how small:
- got married
- moved
- finalist for a Rhysling
- finished 1st year of MFA
- went to futurescapes, in italy!
- did lambda retreat 🩷
- edited for 14 hills
- helped run dept reading series
- got a scholarship
- 4.0 spring & fall
- got married
- moved
- finalist for a Rhysling
- finished 1st year of MFA
- went to futurescapes, in italy!
- did lambda retreat 🩷
- edited for 14 hills
- helped run dept reading series
- got a scholarship
- 4.0 spring & fall
quote this with what you've accomplished in 2025, no matter how small:
- published my second standalone book (novella)
- traveled without Stella twice
- finalist for a Nebula Award (short story)
- finalist for the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award (same story)
- ended up on the Hugo Long List (same)
- published my second standalone book (novella)
- traveled without Stella twice
- finalist for a Nebula Award (short story)
- finalist for the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award (same story)
- ended up on the Hugo Long List (same)
Quote this with what you have accomplished in 2025 no matter how small
- Had one short story published
- Wrote most of a novel
- Made comics
- Posted like 360-odd musical improvs
- Learned to play the Greek lyre
- Kept my apartment's humidity in the safe zone
- Had one short story published
- Wrote most of a novel
- Made comics
- Posted like 360-odd musical improvs
- Learned to play the Greek lyre
- Kept my apartment's humidity in the safe zone
December 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
quote this with what you’ve accomplished in 2025, no matter how small:
- got married
- moved
- finalist for a Rhysling
- finished 1st year of MFA
- went to futurescapes, in italy!
- did lambda retreat 🩷
- edited for 14 hills
- helped run dept reading series
- got a scholarship
- 4.0 spring & fall
- got married
- moved
- finalist for a Rhysling
- finished 1st year of MFA
- went to futurescapes, in italy!
- did lambda retreat 🩷
- edited for 14 hills
- helped run dept reading series
- got a scholarship
- 4.0 spring & fall
Today in prepping for my workshop on self-editing for writers, I'm thinking about @maryrobinettekowal.com's excellent MICE Quotient lecture, which I got to hear at Futurescapes one year. It is so useful and I come back to it again and again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...
Lecture #7: Short Stories — With Special Guest Instructor Mary Robinette Kowal
YouTube video by Brandon Sanderson
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February 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today in prepping for my workshop on self-editing for writers, I'm thinking about @maryrobinettekowal.com's excellent MICE Quotient lecture, which I got to hear at Futurescapes one year. It is so useful and I come back to it again and again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bleh...