On Sunday 4/13 I’m teaching “The Magic of Immersive Fiction,” a one-day workshop on how to submerge a reader into the world of your fiction–essentially, how to run your software on their hardware, no matter what genre you’re interested in. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Seattle’s University District, and costs $130.
Nicola GriffithSunday, April 13
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The Magic of Immersive FictionImmersive fiction sweeps you off your feet and puts you right there, right then, living and breathing with the characters. With writing exercises, discussion, and handouts we’ll learn how to create the excitement, sensory detail, and clarity that brings a whole world and its people alive.
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The class is designed for a maximum of fourteen students and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. So sign up here soonish. And know that much of your money will go towards keeping Clarion West robust and able to offer the flagship six-week workshop every summer. (If you’re an alum of said workshop, you’re eligible for a bit of a discount on the one-day fee.)
There are other one-day workshops this season, too, from Ellen Klages, Rachel Swirsky, and Lisa Gold + Louise Marley. Take a look.
I’ve taught for both six-week workshop and the one-day workshops, so don’t worry if you don’t know what to do; I do. I can guarantee you a great day.
Nicola Griffith 
Oh, I'd love to attend this workshop! It sounds like just what I need at this stage of my writing. But, while I can afford the tuition, I can't afford the cost of a trip to Seattle. Any chance you might record the workshop (even audio only would be great) and offer it — with fabulous handouts — as a webinar of sorts? I would be willing to pay the tuition for that.
Thanks!
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Rosalie O'Leary
Neosho, Missouri
No, this workshop won't be recorded–mainly because I need students to feel that their work is private. It's possible I could record a webinar in the future, though…
Having participated in many workshops, I understand not only the privacy issues, but that so often what happens in the workshop cannot be exported; it is organic to the place,and time, and the context and dynamics of those physically present in the class. I do hope you will give some thought to offering webinar classes in the future. It's the next best thing to being there. Especially for those of us who live so far from a “hub.”
Thanks, Nicola.
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Hi Nicola, I'm registered for your workshop, and now that I've had my “oh my god I'm going to have to write in front of Nicola Griffith” moment, I'm curious if there's anything in particular you'd like participants to bring — other than brains to be wrinkled.
You'll be fabulous! (It's my job to make sure of that.) I'll send email to everyone with some things to read (maybe, haven't figured it out yet) and some things to think about (ditto). But mainly just bring yourself and something to write with.
It's going to be fun! Really–not a competitive thing at all.
Hi Nicola! I just finished Hild a week ago and was blown away. What stood out the most to me was the researched depth of your work which is why I was delighted to learn that you are offering an immersive fiction class. Unfortunately, the class was booked up about an hour and a half after it was posted on the Clarion West website. As it draws nearer I am still maintaining hope that my spot on the wait list might slide forward but I was also wondering if you plan to host any other offerings of the class in the future as well. Thanks Nicola.
I've been asked to repeat the class. (There seems to be a lot of demand.) I'm thinking about it.