Hopepunk isn't wishful thinking: it's a radical act. In this workshop, we'll explore the craft of writing short speculative fiction that chooses hope not as naivety, but as resistance. We'll examine what it means to build characters who care fiercely, communities that hold each other up, and worlds worth fighting for—without flinching from the darkness that makes that fight meaningful. Come ready to write fiction with warmth, intention, and a little bit of bite.
Tentative start date: The week of August 15, 2026
Taught by Dr. Jilly Dreadful
This lab is limited to 4 writers and will run 8 weeks.
Please Note: Every workshop member will be sent a survey to gather background, writing level, and motivations. All lab registrations are subject to a full refund if the instructor decides that it is not good fit for the lab at this time.
Hopepunk isn't wishful thinking: it's a radical act. In this workshop, we'll explore the craft of writing short speculative fiction that chooses hope not as naivety, but as resistance. We'll examine what it means to build characters who care fiercely, communities that hold each other up, and worlds worth fighting for—without flinching from the darkness that makes that fight meaningful. Come ready to write fiction with warmth, intention, and a little bit of bite.
Tentative start date: The week of August 15, 2026
Taught by Dr. Jilly Dreadful
This lab is limited to 4 writers and will run 8 weeks.
Please Note: Every workshop member will be sent a survey to gather background, writing level, and motivations. All lab registrations are subject to a full refund if the instructor decides that it is not good fit for the lab at this time.