The Unsettling Craft of Speculative Fiction with Anya Johana DeNiro
June 15, 2024
4-5:15pm ET
Virtual (Zoom)
$25
Join us for the third lecture in our 2024 Lecture Series on Saturday, June 15, from 4-5:15pm ET with Anya Johanna DeNiro, author of OS #22 “Child Assassin” and OTS #49 “Love All, Trust Few, Harm None.” Anya will be lecturing about speculative fiction.
The Unsettling Craft of Speculative Fiction Writing speculative fiction–which encompasses everything from science fiction, fairy tales, magic realism, surrealism, and more–creates a unique relationship between reader and writer. In this lecture we will look at how this mode of writing upends stability and a sense of fixed identity. We will look at the stories of writers like Kelly Link, Ursula LeGuin, and Rivers Solomon to understand the techniques of speculative fiction, and how writers can create whole worlds in just a few sentences. We will also practice our own craft in creating places that act as characters in their own right, and then exploring how to write “the alien”–and how that alienation intersects with building believable (or unbelievable) characters.
This is part of our 2024 Lecture Series. You can purchase the entire series by going here.
About Anya Johanna DeNiro:
Anya Johanna DeNiro is a writer living in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her novel OKPsyche appeared from Small Beer Press in 2023. Her fiction has also appeared in Fence, One Story, Catapult, DIAGRAM, and Graywolf Labs. Her fiction has been a finalist for the Theodore Sturgeon Award.
How It Works
When you register, you’ll be enrolled in a portal on Thinkific, our online learning platform, which will give you access to the Zoom link for the lecture along with any reading you’ll need to complete in advance of the class. This is also where the videos will be uploaded after the lectures take place.
FAQ
When can I register for this class?
Registration will open soon and remain open through November 15, 2024.
Will I be able to interact with the lecturers?
Yes. Students will be able to ask questions and chat with lecturers during the live lectures. There will be no instructor engagement once the lecture concludes.
How much time will the class take?
Each lecture runs between one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes.
Can I take the class on my phone?
Yes, the class can be taken on a phone.
Do you offer financial aid or scholarships for this class?
If the cost of the class is a significant burden, please email edu.support@one-story.com
Discounts & Policies
Our online classes are designed to be safe spaces for all who participate. One Story will not tolerate hate speech, bullying, or harassment directed toward instructors or fellow students, and reserves the right to remove participants who engage in such behavior from our classes.
Refund Policy: One Story class payment is non-refundable after the class’s start date. For this class, refunds are no longer available after 2/17/24. For questions about the refund policy, or if you are unable to take the class after you have registered, please contact maribeth@one-story.com.
If you have any questions, please contact edu.support@one-story.com.