Genre Writing
Science Fiction
Science fiction examines possibility, innovation, and the consequences of advancement. This certificate program explores speculative concepts, world-building, technological plausibility, and thematic exploration of society and humanity.
Courses
Exploring the Big Ideas Behind Science Fiction and Speculative Fiction
Jane Suen, Karen McCullah, Roberta Rogow, and Tierney James dive into the wide possibilities of science fiction and speculative fiction. They discuss how imagination, diversity of ideas, and big questions about the future shape stories that challenge readers while opening doors to new ways of thinking.
When Speculative Worlds Meet High-Stakes Suspense
J. L. Hill, Jim Perry (Wilson Whitlow), and Ronald Crittenden explore what happens when science fiction, fantasy, and thrillers collide. They discuss how to build imaginative worlds without slowing the pace, how to raise stakes through suspense and danger, and how blending genres can create fast moving stories that keep readers hooked.