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Worlds of Imagination: Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror
Worlds of Imagination: Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

Sat, Nov 08

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Backstory English Bookshop

Worlds of Imagination: Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror

A creative writing class series for young writers with Theresa Hottel

Time & Location

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Nov 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Backstory English Bookshop, Carrer de Mallorca, 330, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, España

About the event

Cost per session: 10 euro in cash or bizum, 11 euro online through eventbrite


This creative writing class series is designed for young writers, ages 12-16, who want to write or publish immersive, exciting fiction that incorporates the unreal–from surreal, ghostly short stories to detailed epic fantasy novels. Each class is self-contained, with readings and exercises completed during class time. Simply register and show up for the sessions that interest you!


We’ll think and write about the futuristic, uncanny, magical, and speculative, and how these mesh with our individual writing goals. We’ll analyze published works from a writer’s standpoint: what effect this did have on me, and how did the writer create this effect? What draws us to these genres? How can we create work that is compelling, original, artful, and fun? 


Through discussion and writing exercises, we’ll focus on topics like Worldbuilding, Hero/Villain relationships, Plot, Magic, and Suspense, and…


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