In-Person: Writing Tailored Stories for Tailored Markets with Seanan McGuire

Ever wonder how there can be so many anthologies about cats?  Join author Seanan McGuire as she walks you through the process of writing 'bespoke' stories for themed anthologies. Bring a writing utensil you're comfortable with, and be prepared to try and reconcile weird creative elements into a single story.

This in-person class will be held at Hugo House in Seattle, Washington. There is no virtual option.

Class will start at noon and end at 3:3pm, with a half-hour break at 1:30 pm. 

Please bring something to write with and a refillable water container. Light snacks and drinks will be available at the Hugo House snack bar, in addition to the many dining options in the neighborhood.

There may be several classes in the building at the same time; please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to check in and find the classroom. Paid parking is available on the streets and in the adjoining lot. We encourage you to consider public transportation. The closest sound transit station is Capital Hill a 10-15 minute walk away.

Masking is required for this class at the instructor's request.

About the Instructor: 

Seanan McGuire is the author of the October Daye urban fantasies, the InCryptid urban fantasies, and several other works, both stand-alone and in trilogies or duologies. She also writes under the pseudonym "Mira Grant." For details on her work as Mira, check out MiraGrant.com.

Seanan won the 2010 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and her novel Feed (as Mira Grant) was named as one of Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2010. In 2013 she became the first to appear five times on the same Hugo Ballot.

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This event will be held in person in Seattle, Washington. There is no virtual option at this time.  By registering for this class, you agree to follow the Clarion West Code of Conduct. 

Limited Free Seating: 

We offer a percentage of seats in every class to People of the Global Majority (Asian, Black, African, Latina/o/x, Middle Eastern, Indigenous, Pacific Islander, and/or have been racialized as 'ethnic minorities') for free, regardless of financial need. 

Eligible folks should email info (at) clarionwest (dot) org to enter the lottery for free seats.  If a seat is available, we will email you 7-10 days before the class begins.

For more information, see our equity and inclusion policies.

Sliding Scale Pricing:

The Supporting Tuition rate is shown for each class or workshop for folks who can pay it. Paying the Supporting Tuition rate enables us to continue to pay our staff and instructors equitably and support access to classes for others in a different situation. 

The Helping Hands rate is available to folks under more limited economic circumstances, no matter your background.

For more information, see our financial aid policies.

Our Refund Policy:

This class is non-refundable.