Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best as we transition to a new year.

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

Excited to be admitted into @futurescapesww.bsky.social Long Manuscript Workshop to work with Editor, Dianna Vega on my romantic fantasy adventure FEATHERS BENEATH THE SKIN 🎉🪽 Can't wait to meet my cohort and dig into the novel I've been obsessing over this year ❤️

I've been admitted to the @futurescapesww.bsky.social 2025 Virtual Long Manuscript Workshop with Miriam Cortinovis! Looking forward to connecting with other authors and figuring out what problems with my MS have been eluding me.

Futurescapes is a wonderful organization and their workshops are fantastic.

We're excited to have you!

If your plot feels messy, try this: write one sentence answering “What problem is this story really about?” Everything else should orbit that.

One of the best parts of Futurescapes is the alumni community — continued access to advanced workshops, the Academy, and more. Spring applications are open:

Permission slip: it’s okay if your writing slows down this week. Rest counts. Reading counts. Thinking counts.

Writing exercise: take a scene you’ve already written and rewrite it focusing only on sensory detail — no plot changes allowed.

We’re adding new faculty to the Spring Workshop lineup and announcing our keynote soon 👀 If you’ve been on the fence, now’s a great time to take a look:

What’s one writing goal you *actually* want to hit before the year ends? Low bars encouraged.

Futurescapes isn’t about pitching — it’s about craft, revisions, and community. If you want thoughtful feedback and time to dig into your work, applications are open:

Today’s the last day to apply for the Futurescapes Spring Workshop at this pricing tier ⏰ Small cohorts, craft-focused, speculative fiction–centric. Spread the word 💙

Today’s the last day to apply for the Futurescapes Spring Workshop at this pricing tier ⏰ Small cohorts, craft-focused, speculative fiction–centric. Spread the word 💙

Writer check-in: are you drafting, revising, or plotting right now — and what’s the hardest part at the moment? or plotting right now — and what’s the hardest part at the moment?

Spring Workshop applications are open at the lowest price right now ✨ No obligation to attend — applying just locks in the rate. If Future You would appreciate this, here you go: futurescapes.ink

📣 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

🚨 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

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

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

💡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

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 futurescapes.ink @futurescapesww.bsky.social

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

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

🎉 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! futurescapes.ink #WritingWorkshop #SpecFicWriters #Futurescapes #WritingCommunity

📌 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

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

💥 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

✍️ 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

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. 📝 futurescapes.ink #amwriting #writingcommunity

"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

🎧 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

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)

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

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?

🎤 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

✨ 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

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

👥 What to expect from our small cohort format We keep it small. Focused. Intentional. At our Fall Workshop, you’ll be placed in a 6-person critique group with a faculty mentor—so you can get real feedback and make real progress. futurescapes.ink #FallWorkshop #AmWriting #SpeculativeFiction

I was accepted to the Futurescapes Fall Workshop! I'm super excited to return to Futurescapes since my first workshop was derailed by my body trying to kill me. Time to workshop my spooky lake cult book yall!

📚 What are you reading right now that’s lighting a fire under your writing? Is it sharp dialogue? Rich worldbuilding? A mind-blowing twist? Let’s build a community TBR! Drop your recs below. 👇 #WritingCommunity #SpeculativeFiction #WritersSupportingWriters #ReadingInspiration #BookRecs

💥 Writing Tip: Want tighter prose? Start by cutting adverbs. Instead of “she ran quickly,” write “she sprinted.” Strong verbs carry more weight—and clean up your pacing. It seems simple but it's often forgotten. What’s your favorite adverb-swap? #WritingTips #EditingTips #AmEditing #WritersLife

If you've ever thought about wanting to write, Futurescapes is the best experience I've ever had with writing.

I attended Futurescapes (virtually) a few years back and it was such an awesome experience - direct feedback from quality agents, and some of the nicest and coolest spec-fic writers in the world. Definitely worth checking out - they also have some scholarships available. Fond memories 🥰

she's our hero too

we love seeing blog posts on Futurescapes out in the wild!

✍️ Craft Prompt: Your antagonist saves a life. Write the scene. Keep them in character. #WritingPrompt #CharacterDevelopment

📝 Our Fall Workshop is designed for writers ready to LEVEL UP. Critiques, community, and the clarity your novel deserves. Apply now. 🌐 futurescapes.ink