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In-Person Writing Workshops This Summer

May 14, 2025 Laurie

Three in-person writing workshops: 1) Steampunk Creative Writing – POSTPONED Pre-Comic-Con: attendees will participate in two mind-bending writing excursions from…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Genre Writing, Science Fiction, Screenwriting, Writing Coach Filed under: Creative Writing Workshop, Genre Writing Workshop, soulful screenwriting, Steampunk

Voyager Tarot as a Writer’s Tool

October 31, 2024 Laurie

Happy Halloween! In honor of Halloween, I’m sharing the exercise portion from “Tarot for Writers” by James Wanless, PhD aka…

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Posted in: Contributor, Fantasy, Fiction, Genre Writing, Inspiration, Science Fiction, Writing Coach Filed under: James Wanless, Now Write! Science Fiction Fantasy and Horror, Voyager Tarot deck

Gaslight Steampunk Expo in San Diego

September 21, 2022 Laurie Leave a comment

WHAT: A three-and-a-half day event held annually in San Diego, California by a group of dedicated enthusiasts and volunteers who have…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Fiction, Genre Writing, Inspiration, Science Fiction, Writing Coach Filed under: and Horror., Fantasy, Gaslight Steampunk Expo, Now Write! Science Fiction

Now Write! Steampunk + Spec Genre Writing Workshops

September 11, 2022 Laurie Leave a comment

In-Person Workshops at San Diego Steampunk Expo Thursday, Sept. 30 – 4:30pm-5:30pm – Giving Sentience to Inanimate Objects Writing Exercise –…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Fiction, Genre Writing, Inspiration, Science Fiction, Screenwriting Filed under: Genre Writing Workshop, Steampunk, Writing Workshop

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January 25, 2022 Laurie Leave a comment

(Check out the new Now Write! newsletter here.) What is Steampunk? and What is a Witch? “Are you a good witch,…

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