Kingston Writersfest : Writing the Future with Robert J. Sawyer

Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 2:30pm

Holiday Inn Waterfront : Martello Room
2 Princess Street
Kingston, ON
K7L 1A2

Science fiction is often called “the literature of ideas,” and with good reason: a fresh central idea is often the defining characteristic of a good science–fiction novel. Join bestselling author Robert J. Sawyer for an interactive master class on how to devise and develop a high concept for your own science–fiction novel by finding the theme that will give rise to your plot and characters and enthrall your readers. Sawyer’s Aurora Award–winning novel FlashForward had its theme summarized in the opening narration of every episode of the ABC TV series based on it: “On October 6, the planet blacked out for 2 minutes and 17 seconds. The whole world saw the future.” Come prepared to distil your own ideas to something equally succinct and exciting, so that you can focus on what your story is really about. For adults and youth aged 15 and older.

Limited enrolment.

General Admission: $25.00/$30.00 at the door.
High–school students $10.00/$14.00 at the door.

More info: http://www.kingstonwritersfest.ca/events.php.