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Discover the extraordinary within your own history. This writing workshop empowers you to merge your true personal narratives with the compelling frameworks of speculative fiction. Move beyond mere memoir. We’ll explore methods to refract your lived experiences through lenses of the surreal, the alternate, and the imagined futures. The focus is on using speculative elements as powerful tools to illuminate, exaggerate, and interrogate the deepest truths of your authentic story. Your reality provides the anchor; together, we will build the strange and wonderful ship. March 21, 2026 - Saturday. 12pm ET | 11am CT | 10am MT | 91m PT | 16:00 UTC. $49 Live/ $39 VOD. reachyourapex.com/MASF
Writers Webinar: Worldbuilding From The Inside Out - Weave Rich Unique Environments and Societies Into Your Stories. Apex Magazine Managing Editor, Rebecca E Treasure, puts her anthropology studies to use talking about culture, creating worlds, and how to weave rich unique environments and societies into your stories. April 18, 2026 - Saturday. 3pm ET | 2pm CT | 1pm MT | 12pm PT | 19:00 UTC. $49 Live / $39 VOD. reachyourapex.com/wbio
Writers Webinar: Ready, Set, Go! How To Write Perfect Openings. Learn how to "hook" the reader's attention. Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar takes an in-depth look at crafting that all-important story opening, whether for a short story or a novel. $49 Live / $39 VOD. May 23, 2026 - Saturday. 1pm ET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT | 17:00 UTC. reachyourapex.com/RSG

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

I wanted to take a moment to personally respond and let you know that what y’all are doing is meaningful and appreciated. Please keep it up, I’m looking forward to my next course! Thank you so much for helping us reach our apex!

― Mark S.

Just taking the course put me in the mind-space for writing a submission for the latest Apex flash fiction prompt. When you walk away from a course with more tools in your toolbox and inspiration to boot, I call that a huge win win!

― Mark S.

The instructors introduce in-depth craft concepts and helpful suggestions I often revisit and practice. The lessons are easy to follow and the class discussions have given me some new tools and the confidence to develop my stories. I’ve taken a handful of classes now, and some favorites include Marie Vibbert’s class on Plot, Jason Sizemore’s […]

― Remi C.

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