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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Aug 1

📣 Fall Writers!
🎓 The All-Class Pass is here: 15+ craft classes for $490, exclusive to workshop participants.
Missed regular registration?
Apply by August 10 for one of our few remaining late spots (if they're still open)! futurescapes.ink
#WritingWorkshop #SpeculativeFiction #FuturescapesWorkshop

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 31

🚨 Deadline Day!
Regular pricing applications for the Futurescapes Fall Workshop close TODAY.
If you’ve been waiting to take the leap, now’s your moment. Join us for a transformative weekend of writing, feedback, and connection.
Apply now: futurescapes.ink
#WritingCommunity #SpeculativeFiction

Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop

International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops.…

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 30

Craft Exercise: Active Setting

Your setting isn’t just a backdrop—it’s part of the story.

Pick a scene and:
— Add weather that complicates the plot
— Shift the space to mirror or contrast the character’s mood

Make your world move with your story.

#WritingTips #SpeculativeFiction #WritingPrompt

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 29

2 DAYS LEFT ⏳
The Futurescapes Fall Workshop is for writers ready to level up.
📅 Sept 11–14 (Online)
✍️ Faculty feedback on your work
🧠 Four days of workshops, Q&As, & critique
🌌 Alumni-only access to our Academy & secret fall event 👀

Apply by July 31→ futurescapes.ink
#Futurescapes #WritingWorkshop

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 28

💡Writing Tip: Your plot should test your character—not just physically, but emotionally & morally.
Readers remember stories where characters are changed by their choices.

What’s one moment in your WIP where your protagonist has to make a difficult decision?

#WritingTips #SpecFicWriters

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Monica Rodriguez 🇲🇽 @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social · Jul 17

I’m excited to be teaching at the Futurescapes Fall Workshop this September! 🪐 A fantastic virtual workshop for writers of speculative fiction, featuring small-group critiques, industry-focused Q&As, and community.

📝 Application deadline: July 31
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Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social · Jul 18

Applications are open for the @futurescapesww.bsky.social Fall Workshop (Sept 11–14)! Join me and an amazing group of faculty for critique sessions, craft classes, and community.

It’s virtual, accessible, and one of my favorite writing spaces.
Apply here: buff.ly/MUGBb8Y

#amwriting #writersofbsky

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 26

Less than a week to apply for the Fall Workshop 🍂
Spend 4 days diving into your speculative fiction WIP with pro faculty, critique groups & craft classes.

🧙‍♀️ Faculty feedback
📚 Small group format
👀 Access to our alumni-only perks

Apps close July 31 → futurescapes.ink
#WritingCommunity #SpecFic

Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop

International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops. Appl...

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 15

🎉 Fall Futurescapes Workshop apps are OPEN!
Looking for expert craft support & community as you level up your writing? Apply now!

🗓 Deadline: July 31
💻 Virtual sessions
👥 Invite your writer friends!

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#WritingWorkshop #SpecFicWriters #Futurescapes #WritingCommunity

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 14

📌 Writing Tip: Want more immersive writing? Make sure every scene answers: What does the character *want*, and what stands in their way? #WritingTips #FuturescapesWorkshop #amwriting #writingworkshop

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today, we celebrate Independence Day. 🇺🇸
A moment to reflect on the ideals of freedom, community, and expression—and how we can continue working to ensure those ideals are truly inclusive.

To all our storytellers: may your words shape a better future.

#WritingCommunity #Futurescapes

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 3

💥 Prompt time:
Your main character walks into the worst possible room at the worst possible moment.
Where are they?
Who’s there?
What do they do next?

Let the chaos begin. Drop your mini-scene in the comments or save for your WIP. 👇
#WritingPrompt #AmWriting #SpecFicPrompt #FuturescapesWriters

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 2

✍️ Craft Prompt: A character must lie to protect someone else. Write the internal monologue behind the choice — the fear, the hesitation, the justification. What’s at stake if the truth slips out? #WritingPrompt #WritersLife #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jul 1

Looking for real feedback on your pages from industry pros and a tight-knit writing community? Futurescapes Fall Workshop (Sept 11–14) offers small group sessions with agents, editors & authors. No pitches — just real craft + connection. 📝

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#amwriting #writingcommunity

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 27

You’ll leave with sharpened pages, expert feedback, and the confidence to take your next step—whether that’s querying, revising, or just remembering why you fell in love with your story in the first place.

No pressure. Just progress. Apply now. futurescapes.ink

#amwriting #writingworkshop

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 27

"Will I get an agent from Futurescapes?"
It’s a question we hear often—and the honest answer?

Futurescapes isn’t about pitching.
It’s about preparing—your pages, your pitch, your path.

We focus on:
✍️ Mastering your craft
💬 Building real community
🧠 Learning directly from agents, editors & authors

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 26

🎧 Are you team writing in silence or team curated playlist?
Drop your current writing soundtrack—or your favorite mood-setting album—in the comments. Let’s build the ultimate Futurescapes playlist together! 🎶✍️

#WritersCommunity #WritingMusic #SoundtrackYourStory #SpecFic

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 25

🗓️ Apply now so you don't miss out!
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#Futurescapes2025 #WritingWorkshop #SpecFicWriters #WritingAddOns #FallWriting #WritingClass #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #WritingLife

Futurescapes Writers' Workshop: International Sci-Fi & Fantasy Workshop

International Writers' Workshop for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror. Get feedback on your novel from top authors, agents, and editors in the field. Virtual & In-Person workshops.…

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 25

These are only available to registered Fall Workshop attendees—and they’re designed to help you go further, faster.

Want to:
✅ Hone your query?
✅ Build layered characters?
✅ Learn the art of discovery writing?
✅ Go all-in with bundled content?

We’ve got an Add-On for that.

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 25

Just for Fall Futurescapes Participants…

Our exclusive Add-Ons are live—and trust us, you won’t want to miss them.

📚 From deep-dive craft classes
🧰 To expert-led sessions on building your submission package
🎟️ To our All-Access Pass (for the writers who want it all)

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 19

On Juneteenth, we celebrate the day that freedom finally reached all enslaved people in the U.S.

We reflect.
We honor Black history.
We uplift Black voices and stories—today and every day.

#Juneteenth #WritingCommunity #BlackStoriesMatter

futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 18

Craft Tip: Tension doesn’t always come from high stakes—it comes from uncertainty.
Try these 3 ways to build tension in a quiet scene:
1️⃣ Withhold key information from the character.
2️⃣ Let the setting work against them.
3️⃣ Introduce conflicting goals between characters.
How do you build tension?

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 17

🎤 Meet one of our two Fall Keynote Speakers: Andrea Somberg of Harvey Klinger Literary! With two decades of agenting experience and a passion for powerful storytelling, Andrea brings a wealth of insight and inspiration to Futurescapes. futurescapes.ink #WritingCommunity

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 16

✨ Motivation Monday: “Progress over perfection.”
Every messy draft, tangled outline, and awkward scene gets you one step closer.

Don’t let comparison steal your momentum. Your pace is valid. Your story matters.
Tag someone who needs this reminder today. 💛

#WritingMotivation #AmWriting #KeepWriting

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futurescapesww.bsky.social @futurescapesww.bsky.social · Jun 16

we can't wait to have you! The Fall workshop is filling up fast!

N. Koyama-Heath @naiwood.bsky.social · Jun 16

Excited to be attending Futurescapes Writers' Workshop! A good opportunity to learn and meet other writers and agents! @futurescapesww.bsky.social