Fantasy and science fiction writing is rooted in the art of world-building, which involves creating a fictional universe where a story takes place. Award-winning writer Andrea Chapela has unraveled magical worlds of her own in her Vâudïz tetralogy series and other short stories, which earned her international recognition throughout Latin America, Spain, and the United States.

In this course, discover how to build a fictional universe of your own design and bring it to life on paper through a compelling story. Discover the elements of speculative fiction and how to incorporate them into world-building. Explore the golden rules of writing science fiction and fantasy to create a page-turning world that transports your readers to another dimension.

What is this course's project?

Write a fantasy or sci-fi short story based on speculative fiction and set in a fictional world of your design.

Who is this online course for?

This course is great for writers, both professional and hobbyists, who want to write a story set in another world or anyone who wants to explore science fiction or fantasy writing.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is necessary

To take this course, you only need something to write with, whether it be a notebook or a computer. The most important tool is your imagination.