Writing a story is one thing, but creating a world with its own creatures, rules, mythos? 

How does a writer create that imagined world? What are its necessary elements? How do you introduce an audience to your created world? What details could you leave out? And, more importantly, how do you build a story within that world?

How to Write Sci-Fi/Fantasy is a crash course that will tackle those questions and more. By the end of the session, you'd be able to build your own sci-fi or fantasy story that's not just about dragons, vampires, dark forests or magic, but about letting humanity take center stage.


Minimum age for this workshop: 8 years oldNote: Online students aged 8-12 are required to have a parent or guardian to assist the child in accomplishing coursework.

Our course creator

How to Write Sci-Fi/Fantasy was created by Filipino playwright and author, Dr. Joem Antonio. He has a Ph.D. in Creative Writing from UP Diliman and is an eight-time Palanca Award winner. He teaches graduate students of the MA Humanities Program at the University of Asia and the Pacific.

Take this course through one of our writing coaches.

View each coach's class schedules, course fees, and other information by visiting their course page.

Dr. Joem Antonio is a teacher, published creative writer, and print-and-play game designer. You'll find his works at joemantonio.com.

Coach Joem teaches this course regularly online. On occasion, he also conducts workshops at various venues in the Philippines.

Esther Suson is an editor, writer, and writing coach. Read more about her work at hashtagesther.com.

Coach Esther teaches this course regularly online. If you're interested in face-to-face instruction, you may contact her directly.