{"title":"Classes led by Novelist and Craft Expert Alex Temblador","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Alex Temblador is the award-winning author of a writing craft book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and two magical realism novels, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Casa Rosada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpeculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist, traveling, gardening, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magical-realism-writing-workshop-online","title":"Where The Real Meets Unreal: A Magical Realism 4-Week Writing Workshop with Alex Temblador (Zoom) Starts on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block-0c22edf6c5f4ee9d89a4\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegins Wednesday, July 8th, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom + Wet Ink on Wednesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Los Angeles (PDT): 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \/ New York (EDT): 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Alex Temblador \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis the award-winning author of a writing craft book, \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e, and two magical realism novels, \u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Casa Rosada\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — \u003cem\u003eLiving Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpeculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist, traveling, gardening, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis online magical realism workshop is designed for writers who are new to the genre and work in fiction, memoir, or poetry. It's open to all writing levels and experiences. Students will leave the class with a stronger understanding of magical realism and personalized written feedback on six pages of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMagical realism is both a literary and writing style in which the author combines realism with imaginary or fantastical elements that readers are meant to take as \"real.\" In this four-week online writing workshop, we'll explore the history of the genre, how to identify it in text, and the major players in this literary movement — from Franz Kafka to Gabriel García Márquez, Toni Morrison, Isabel Allende, Ana Castillo, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach week, Alex will provide a multimedia presentation on specific ideas and strategies relating to magical realism, sharing excerpts, examples, video clips, and leading exercises so writers can practice writing in this style. Class discussions on reading materials will take place during live Zoom sessions, while Wet Ink will serve as a space where students can voluntarily interact, exchange information, and find additional readings and resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis creative writing course is designed to be fun and target your creative side in ways you didn't know were possible. Students will have the opportunity to write one magical realism short story, a personal essay, two poems, or the first chapter of a novel, and receive personalized feedback from the instructor on six pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will leave with numerous magical realism story ideas, written scenes, and written feedback from the instructor on 6 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman) of a magical realism short story, personal essay, first chapter of a novel, or 3 poems. Submitting work for feedback is voluntary and must be submitted by the agreed-upon dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReadings may include excerpts from \"A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings\" by Gabriel García Márquez, \"Americaa\" by Aimee Bender, and \"Red\" by Malinda Lo, alongside in-class excerpts from \u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e by Alex Temblador, \u003cem\u003eRiver Woman, River Demon\u003c\/em\u003e by Jenn Givhan, \u003cem\u003eLike Water for Chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e by Laura Esquivel, \u003cem\u003eThe Woman Warrior\u003c\/em\u003e by Maxine Hong Kingston, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1: Introduction to Magical Realism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — in-class multimedia presentation, exercises, and excerpts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2: Deep Diving into Myths, Legends, Magic\/Supernatural, and Religious Beliefs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — in-class multimedia presentation, exercises, excerpts, and discussion of a short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3: Magical Objects and Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — in-class multimedia presentation, exercises, excerpts, and discussion of a short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4: Using Magical Realism to Connect to Culture, Community, and Tough Topics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — in-class multimedia presentation, exercises, excerpts, and discussion of a short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDevelop a stronger understanding of magical realism as both a literary tradition and a writing style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLearn to blend fantastical elements with grounded reality in fiction, memoir, or poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGenerate magical realism story ideas, scenes, and drafts through guided in-class exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExplore how magical realism can illuminate culture, community, and difficult subject matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReceive personalized written feedback from the instructor on 6 pages of your magical realism work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild a foundation of craft, reading references, and resources to continue writing in the genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS FOR ALEX:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Alex Tremblador’s Magical Realism class is definitely worth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the money. I learned so much about how to use this type of writing and how to best apply it. She had \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Asgive ng\" data-ddnwab-gr=\"K8g_2_0\"\u003elots of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e great examples and writing activities. So we had opportunities to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Asgive ng\" data-ddnwab-gr=\"K8g_3_0\"\u003eplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with it and get feedback. She is very encouraging. There were also short readings that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Asgive ng\" data-ddnwab-gr=\"K8g_4_0\"\u003egave a lot of insight, but were not a burden to get through before the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e class. Highly recommend. Thumbs up!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alex Temblador’s presentations in her Magical Realism workshop were very comprehensive. She covered the history of magical realism and the difference between the genre and fantasy. She provided examples via readings and exercises. I also got an added bonus: her feedback on my 5-page submission. Alex is an excellent teacher. She is knowledgeable about the subject, and I gained tremendously from attending this class.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I enjoyed the Magical Realism class with Alex Temblador. She was engaged with all of the participants from start to finish. I learned much from the writing exercises and feedback received. I would gladly take another of her courses.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Alex Temblador is a compassionate, detailed, and inspiring instructor. Taking her Magical Realism class has truly allowed me to grow as a writer. I will definitely take another of her classes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I will look for Alex Temblador's workshops again because I found a unique connection and synchronicity with her methods, writing experience and knowledge and my own needs at this point in my writing journey. I'm a published author, yet I'm explicitly writing about race and ethnicity from my personal experience in South Africa for the first time in a fictional context. I'm drawn to speculative fiction for its ability to portray complex socio-political worlds and resistance to oppression in an adventurous, yet true way. I know I'll learn more valuable insights from Alex.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I enjoyed Alex Temblador's Speculative Fiction Toolbox seminar, especially the discussions warning us about mirroring, world dumping, and unconscious bias, as well as emphasis on doing real research, even when we're inventing a world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Alex Temblador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, July 8, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47898883686648,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/AlexTembladorHeadshot2026_6f807aaa-cc34-4a75-a44c-89ab2652ca4c.png?v=1773419331"},{"product_id":"writing-identities-not-your-own-multigenre-workshop-online-august-2026","title":"Writing Identities Not Your Own: A Multigenre Zoom Seminar with Alex Temblador on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block-0c22edf6c5f4ee9d89a4\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, August 11, 2026\u003cbr\u003eClass will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CDT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Los Angeles (PDT): 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM \/ New York (EDT): 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Alex Temblador \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis the award-winning author of a writing craft book, \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e, and two magical realism novels, \u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Casa Rosada\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — \u003cem\u003eLiving Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpeculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist, traveling, gardening, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis seminar is designed for writers of all levels who want to build intersectional characters with identities different from their own. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or screenplays, you'll leave with concrete tools for crafting characters free of stereotypes, harmful tropes, and other problematic depictions. All experience levels welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this live online writing workshop, award-winning author Alex Temblador — author of the craft book \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e — will lead writers through one of the most contentious topics in creative writing: crafting a character whose identity is not your own. Drawing from material in her published guide and from excerpts, examples, and insights not included in the book, Alex creates a safe, candid environment where writers can examine their own biases and learn how those biases might shape everything from overall storyline to characterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAcross this two-and-a-half-hour multigenre seminar, you'll learn how to write authentic main, secondary, and tertiary characters who hold historically marginalized races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexual and romantic orientations, disabilities, and nationalities. Topics include trauma porn, how to approach physical descriptions, the ways stereotypes appear in dialogue, and how to edit identities not your own. Alex's accessible, exercise-driven approach welcomes uncomfortable questions and treats them as the heart of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis online writing class is built for writers across genres and skill levels. You'll come away with a clearer framework for recognizing bias, more concrete strategies for character craft, and a practical plan you can apply immediately to your current project or future work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this seminar, students will leave with a working plan for writing and editing characters whose identities are historically marginalized. Through a series of in-class exercises, you'll apply each craft principle directly to a piece you're currently working on — or generate ideas you can bring to future projects. The emphasis is on practical, repeatable tools you can use long after class ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSuggested reading: \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers\u003c\/em\u003e by Alex Temblador. During the seminar, Alex will share short excerpts (one sentence to a paragraph in length) from novels across multiple genres, along with film summaries and other examples that illustrate craft principles in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Identity, Bias, and the Craft Framework\u003c\/strong\u003e — Define \"identity\" in a craft context, examine unconscious bias and bias blocks, and discuss the state of diversity in publishing as it relates to your work as a writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Building Authentic Characters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Approaches to writing main, secondary, and tertiary characters with marginalized identities; how stereotypes appear in physical descriptions, dialogue, and storyline; and pitfalls like trauma porn to recognize and avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Editing Identities Not Your Own + Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e — Practical strategies for editing identities not your own, plus an open Q\u0026amp;A where attendees are encouraged to ask the uncomfortable questions that lead to better, more responsible work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA working framework for recognizing your own biases and bias blocks before they appear on the page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConcrete strategies for writing main, secondary, and tertiary characters whose identities differ from your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTools for handling physical descriptions, dialogue, and storyline elements without leaning on stereotypes or harmful tropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA clearer understanding of pitfalls like trauma porn and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA practical editing approach for revising characters of identities not your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA personal plan you can apply directly to a current project or carry into future work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Alex is positive, engaging, and encouraging. Terrific at listening to participants and pulling out\/distilling\/reinforcing salient points from their questions\/comments.\" — Writer's League of Texas Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Alex's friendly personality helped relax the class. Her exercises led to insightful writing.\" — Writer's League of Texas Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"Very informative. Real advice. Not a lot of sugar coating. Alex provided us with a lot of resources and valuable information.\" — Writer's League of Texas Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I will look for Alex Temblador's workshops again because I found a unique connection and synchronicity with her methods, writing experience, and knowledge, and my own needs at this point in my writing journey. I'm a published author, yet I'm writing, for the first time, about race and ethnicity from my personal experience in South Africa in a fictional context. I'm drawn to speculative fiction for its ability to portray complex socio-political worlds and resistance to oppression in an adventurous, yet true way. I know I'll learn more valuable insights from Alex.\" — Writing Workshops Student\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Alex Temblador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Tuesday, August 11, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM CDT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298271867128,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/AlexTembladorHeadshot2026_6f807aaa-cc34-4a75-a44c-89ab2652ca4c.png?v=1773419331"},{"product_id":"speculative-fiction-novel-writing-workshop-online-september-2026","title":"Building Your Speculative Fiction Novel: A 4-Week Zoom Workshop with Alex Temblador starts on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block-0c22edf6c5f4ee9d89a4\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding Your Speculative Fiction Novel: A 4-Week Workshop with Alex Temblador\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, September 9, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌍 \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Times by Time Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles (PDT): 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM \/ Chicago (CDT): 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM \/ New York (EDT): 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstructor Alex Temblador is the award-winning author of a writing craft book, \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e, and two magical realism novels, \u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Casa Rosada\u003c\/em\u003e. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — \u003cem\u003eLiving Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSpeculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist, traveling, gardening, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis introductory online writing class is for writers drawn to speculative fiction, fantasy, dystopian, science fiction, or subgenres like romantasy or science fantasy. (Writers focused on magical realism or surrealism should take a different class.) All writing backgrounds are welcome — whether you're building a speculative novel from the ground up or returning to a draft you've already started, this creative writing workshop will give you fresh tools to write, revise, and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInternationally known speculative fiction author Salman Rushdie once said, \"Speculative fiction has always been a good vehicle for the novel ideas. If you have ideas that you want to set in motion, interrogate, or argue about, science fiction and fantasy fiction has always done that and done it very, very well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you want to use Fae, robots, vampires, AI, alternate worlds, or dystopian landscapes to examine novel ideas, this 4-week online writing workshop is for you. Award-winning speculative fiction author Alex Temblador will teach writers how to build futuristic and fantastical worlds, craft dynamic storylines, and create memorable characters. Everything from pacing and tone to dialogue, magical and technical systems, and how to approach writing identities not your own in speculative stories will be covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlex begins with an overview of the speculative fiction umbrella — fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, and speculative fiction — and what sets the genre apart. From there, she'll dive into world-building and how it shapes setting, character, and plot. Writers will learn to construct intersectional characters and ground them in their speculative worlds. Through exercises, excerpts, writing and editing challenges, and discussions of required readings, you'll build confidence and concrete craft skills you can apply for the rest of your novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this course, students will produce a world guide for their fantastical, futuristic, or speculative setting and a dossier on their main character. They'll also build an outline for their speculative fiction novel and write or edit at least the first chapter. Each student may volunteer to submit up to 10 pages (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) of speculative fiction and receive written feedback from the instructor within one week. Students will be split into two groups with scheduled submission deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReadings may include excerpts from \"The Weight of Your Own Ashes\" by Carlie St. George, \"Valedictorian\" by N.K. Jemisin, \u003cem\u003eWhen the Moon Hatched\u003c\/em\u003e by Sarah A. Parker, \u003cem\u003eThe Handmaid's Tale\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaret Atwood, \u003cem\u003eBridge\u003c\/em\u003e by Lauren Beukes, and \u003cem\u003eThe Ministry of Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Kaliane Bradley, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1 (Wednesday, September 9, 2026): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe Speculative Fiction Umbrella and Worldbuilding — in-class presentation with exercises and examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe Intersection of Characters and Worldbuilding — in-class presentation with exercises and examples and discussion of the required reading; students draft the first chapter of their novel for the next class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePlot and Character Arc — in-class presentation with exercises and examples and discussion of the required reading; students craft an outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHow to Write Identities Not Your Own and Edit Speculative Stories — in-class presentation with exercises and examples and discussion of the required reading; students are provided with an editing checklist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBuild a complete world guide for your speculative fiction setting, including geography, society, history, and magical or technological systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDevelop a detailed character dossier for an intersectional protagonist grounded in your speculative world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstruct a chapter-by-chapter outline of your speculative fiction novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDraft or revise the first chapter of your novel with instructor-supplied editing tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLearn how to authentically and responsibly write identities not your own within the speculative genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdentify and avoid common tropes, stereotypes, and pacing pitfalls in fantasy, sci-fi, and dystopian fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESTIMONIALS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I will look for Alex Temblador's workshops again because I found a unique connection and synchronicity with her methods, writing experience, and knowledge, and my own needs at this point in my writing journey. I'm a published author, yet I'm writing, for the first time, about race and ethnicity from my personal experience in South Africa in a fictional context. I'm drawn to speculative fiction for its ability to portray complex socio-political worlds and resistance to oppression in an adventurous, yet true way. I know I'll learn more valuable insights from Alex.\" — Former Student, Speculative Fiction Toolbox Seminar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"I enjoyed Alex Temblador's Speculative Fiction Toolbox seminar, especially the discussions warning us about mirroring, world dumping, and unconscious bias, as well as emphasis on doing real research, even when we're inventing a world.\" — Former Student, Speculative Fiction Toolbox Seminar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Alex Temblador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, September 9, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet weekly via Zoom on Wednesdays, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $330 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298302046456,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/AlexTembladorHeadshot2026_6f807aaa-cc34-4a75-a44c-89ab2652ca4c.png?v=1773419331"},{"product_id":"revising-speculative-novel-fiction-writing-workshop-online","title":"Revising Your Speculative Novel for Submission: a Zoom Seminar with Alex Temblador on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"block-0c22edf6c5f4ee9d89a4\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWednesday, October 14, 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLive Seminar via Zoom from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow Enrolling! Any questions about this class? Use the Chat Button to talk with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Bio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructor Alex Temblador is the award-winning author of a writing craft book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and two magical realism novels, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHalf Outlaw\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Casa Rosada\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpeculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist, traveling, gardening, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this class for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis seminar is for writers of speculative fiction, science fiction, magical realism, fantasy, dystopian, and related subgenres who want to learn revision and editing techniques that will prepare their manuscript for submission to literary agents and publishers. Open to writers of all levels, including those still in early drafts—you do not need to have a complete novel to take this seminar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this two-hour online writing class, award-winning speculative fiction novelist Alex Temblador will guide writers through the editing process of novels that feature speculative, fantastical, or futuristic elements. Writers of science fiction, magical realism, fantasy, speculative fiction, and dystopian novels will learn how to analyze their magical and technological systems for holes that need to be filled, the impact of the first few chapters, and how pacing can shape stronger character arcs and more compelling plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEqually important is the seminar's focus on editing identities not your own—how to recognize and remove unconscious bias in your draft that may be producing stereotypes, harmful tropes, or mischaracterizations. As the author of the writing craft book Writing An Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers, Alex brings deep expertise to this often-overlooked dimension of revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis live Zoom seminar makes the revision and editing process more understandable through a multimedia presentation paired with exercises, excerpts, and concrete examples. While the session will touch on grammar, reverse outlines, and the role of beta and sensitivity readers, writers will leave the class with a clear, actionable plan to revise and edit their speculative novel so that it may one day be ready to submit to literary agents and publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the writing goals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn this seminar, students will produce a revision and editing plan tailored to their speculative fiction novel-in-progress. Each student will also receive a free editing checklist for editing identities not their own, designed to guide them through catching stereotypes, harmful tropes, and mischaracterizations during the revision process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReadings may include excerpts from a range of science fiction, fantasy, dystopian, magical realism, and speculative fiction novels. Recommended craft texts include \u003cem\u003eWriting An Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers \u003c\/em\u003eby Alex Temblador and \u003cem\u003eSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers \u003c\/em\u003eby Renni Browne and Dave King, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOURSE TAKEAWAYS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA concrete, actionable revision and editing plan for your speculative fiction novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTechniques for stress-testing magical and technological systems and identifying world-building holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrategies for evaluating the impact of opening chapters and using pacing to strengthen character arcs and plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA framework for editing identities not your own, including how to recognize unconscious bias, stereotypes, and harmful tropes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA free editing checklist for editing identities not your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAn understanding of how reverse outlines, beta readers, and sensitivity readers fit into a submission-ready revision process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT OPTIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD. You can pay for the course in full or use Shop Pay or Affirm to pay over time with equal Monthly Payments. Both options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONLINE COURSE STRUCTURE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eInstructor: Alex Temblador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBegins Wednesday, October 14, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClass will meet once via Zoom on Wednesday, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTuition is $99 USD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Writing Workshops Org","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48380492644600,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/files\/AlexTembladorHeadshot2026_6f807aaa-cc34-4a75-a44c-89ab2652ca4c.png?v=1773419331"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/3917\/4532\/collections\/AlexTembladorHeadshot2026_6f807aaa-cc34-4a75-a44c-89ab2652ca4c.png?v=1777492122","url":"https:\/\/writingworkshops.com\/en-ae\/collections\/classes-led-by-novelist-and-craft-expert-alex-temblador.oembed","provider":"Writing Workshops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}