Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing
Create science fiction and fantasy that transports readers — build believable worlds, create compelling magic systems, write complex heroes, and plot stories that span galaxies or kingdoms.
Four Ways to Learn Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing
Choose the path that fits where you are in your writing journey.
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Brainstorm
Brainstorm Your Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing
Brainstorm your sci-fi or fantasy novel from scratch — world rules, protagonist, central conflict, and a scene-by-scene outline — all in one focused session. Start on Skillshare →
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Full Course
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing Course
A comprehensive video course covering world-building, magic systems, alien cultures, speculative technology, complex protagonists, and the plot structures that power great genre fiction. Get on Udemy →
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Go Deep
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Writing Workshop
The only sci-fi & fantasy writing course with personal feedback from Steve. Post your world-building, chapters, and plot outlines for direct feedback — get guidance on making your speculative universe feel real and your story unforgettable. Includes access to all 19 Writing Academy courses — every genre, plus story structure, scene craft, editing, screenwriting, and publishing. Join the Bundle →
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Read the Book
Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Everything you need to build and populate a believable speculative world — from physics and magic to politics and history. A hands-on guide for writers at every stage. Get on Amazon →Steve’s Recommendation
Not sure where to start? The Skillshare brainstorm is ideal — in about an hour you’ll have a world concept, a protagonist, and a plot outline that tells you whether you’re writing sci-fi, fantasy, or something beautifully in between.
If you already have a world in your head and just need the craft to bring it to the page, the book is your best companion — keep it beside you as a reference throughout the writing process.
For writers serious about finishing and publishing a genre novel, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you personal access to me plus every course on craft, editing, and publishing. That’s the path I’d recommend for anyone building a career in speculative fiction.