Education and Public Speaking
Educating authors one-on-one and via in-person and online writing courses and tutorials
"Philip Athans is not only an insightful, illuminating advisor for publishers and writers, but he’s also an author of great skill whose work ranges from New York Times bestsellers to thoughtful, prescriptive texts on the writing craft. If you’re looking for someone who can help you shape and edit your fiction, or strategically and creatively craft characters, worlds, and brands that resonate with readers, Athans is your man."
BOOKS ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING
by Philip Athans
Entering its 14th year in print!
There are books on writing science fiction and fantasy, and then there’s this book—the only one you need to create strange, wonderful worlds for your own universe of readers.
In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable—and terrifying. You'll learn how to create monsters from the ground up.
Look for 30 writing tutorials by Philip Athans from Writer's Digest on writing fantasy, science fiction, horror, and fiction across genre lines!
Running a writer’s conference or science fiction or comic book convention?
Contact me for seminars like:
Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction: Join former Wizards of the Coast senior managing editor and New York Times best-selling author Philip Athans for a spirited Q&A session for aspiring writers, with advice from his book, The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction (Adams Media, 2010). Learn:
- The necessity of consistently-applied “rules” for your fantasy and SF worlds.
- The vital importance of a strongly-motivated villain.
- Valuable tips for creating a career in the fantasy and SF genres.
- The Writer’s Digest Conference West
- The Writer’s Digest Novel Conference
- The Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference
- Write on the Sound
- Writer’s Digest University online tutorials and webinars
- PAX
- Emerald City Comicon
- Wondercon
- and more!