‘Reading into the Past / Writing into the Future’ is a portal that leads towards reading and immersing ourselves in the written science fiction work of black, indigenous people of colour. Now, with our backs to the opening edge of the portal, shall we imagine this future together? What does it feel like? What does it smell like? Who is it for? Join us in Reading into the Past / Writing into the Future, a tomorrow focused science fiction writing room, based on actual science and technology.

This class is an experimental writing workshop and clinic featuring instruction by Ashley Jane Lewis with Carey Flack, and featuring guest lectures from practitioners in the fields of science and technology. Together, we’ll examine, digest and immerse ourselves in the fiction of writers like Octavia Butler, NK Jemison, Nnedi Okorafor as well as compilations like 'Walking the Clouds: An Anthology of Indigenous Science Fiction,' 'Love Beyond Body, Space and Time: An Indigenous LGBT Sci-Fi Anthology' and 'Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements.'

Classes will be structured to facilitate the creation of a science fiction publication featuring original work by participants workshopped throughout the course in response to lectures, writing prompts, reading/writing discussions, and a final critique featuring guest critics.

Learn more and register at: https://sfpc.io/fall-2021/rpwf/