Writers Online Sci-Fi Writing Course

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BRAND NEW Sci-fi writing course out now!

Hi  Science fiction has always been more than just "spaceships and aliens." It’s the literature of ideas, of what-ifs, and of the limitless human imagination. But how do you take a massive concept and turn it into a compelling, publishable story? We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new Science-Fiction Writing Course is officially LIVE. This 8-module course is designed to help you master the craft of speculative fiction.

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What’s on the flight plan? Over eight comprehensive modules, we’ll guide you through the mechanics of the genre, from the first spark of an idea to navigating the modern publishing landscape: Introduction to Sci-Fi: Mapping the history and the "why" of the genre. Worldbuilding: Creating immersive, believable environments. Tropes & Archetypes: How to use - and subvert - the classics. Technology: Balancing hard science with narrative flow. Space: Mastering the final frontier. Extrapolation: Taking 'today' and turning it into a 'tomorrow' your readers believe in. Subgenres: From Cyberpunk to Space Opera - finding your niche. Publishing: Getting your manuscript into the hands of editors and agents.

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WestWord Workshop, Saturday 14 February

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Workshop this weekend

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Join Amanda Saint this Saturday to explore the concepts of emotional weather. Through guided mindfulness practice and teaching on emotional metaphor and imagery you will learn how to map your internal emotional states, tap into your emotional patterns and transform these abstract feelings into vivid, tangible prose.

What to expect? A gentle body scan meditation, guided writing exercises with prompts, the option to share your writing in a supportive environment, and practical techniques you can use long after the workshop ends.

Who is it for? This workshop is perfect for fiction writers seeking authentic character interiority, memoir writers excavating their own experience, and anyone wanting to understand themselves better through journaling. No previous writing experience is necessary - just a willingness to explore your inner weather with curiosity and compassion.

The Inner Landscape - Writing Your Emotional Weather
Saturday 14th February
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM GMT
£15

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, a recorded replay is provided to all ticket holders.

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Seven Arts, Leeds

 With details of what's on this week:

Mik Artistik @ Seven Tonight, Wednesday 11th February, 6-7.15pm, Rush Hour Jazz – Sam Thornton. Sax player and vocalist Sam Thornton performs a mixture of jazz tunes with his own twist, including jump jive, rhythm & blues, reggae, and two tone ska. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by JazzLeeds. Also, tonight, Wednesday 11th  February, 7.30pm,  Cafe Economique – Cleaner, Cheaper, Fairer – why public ownership will stop sewage pollution. Professor Becky Malby looks at a water industry in crisis with the taps running dry in many towns and villages in the South, drought orders across England, soaring water bills and pollution everywhere. Seven Venue. £6. Tomorrow, Thursday 12th February 7.30pm, American romantic comedy-drama Screen Seven – Anora., in which a young stripper from Brooklyn meets marries the son of a Russian oligarch, but her fairy tale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled. Seven Venue £8. A return to Seven on Friday 13th February, 7pm for South Asian Arts UK – Raga@7: Resonance – Ode to Call of the Valley. Together, this trio embody their gurus’ spirit with contemporary sensitivity, offering audiences a rich, refreshing fragrance of Indian classical tradition. Seven Venue. £15 full, £9 conc, Under 30s £7, SAA-uk Family £5. Look forward to the red hot blues band, conjuring the spirit of prohibition America, Winter Warmers – Leeds City Stompers on Saturday 14th February, 4-6pm. Seven Bar. Pay What You Feel. Organised by MEWL Music. Also on Saturday 14th February, 7.30pm, the perfect way to celebrate Valentine's Day, don't miss Glastonbury favourite, Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip. This is an edgy, funny, poetic unit who play rock and roll stand up as Mik tumbles around the stage, whilst the elegant engine room of Jonny Flockton and Gregg hold down the melodies. Seven Venue. £19 adv / £22 otd.   JazzLeeds – Duke Junction on Sunday 15th February, 1.30-4pm. The Band draws from a broad range of jazz influences, including The Peter Bernstein Trio, Art Pepper, and Thelonious Monk, bringing them to life through some of the finest musicians on the Northern jazz scene. Seven Venue. £12 /£10 advance  /£12 on the door. Doors 1pm. And at 7.30pm on Sunday 15th February, the Seven Quiz. This and every Sunday, test your knowledge in a relaxed atmosphere – a great way to unwind with friends and family. Seven Bar. £5 per team. With prizes. Where the event is ticketed, tickets are available at TicketSource via www.sevenleeds.co.uk  We  look forward to seeing you at Seven very soon. Every £ spent at Seven helps support high quality arts in a local setting.   follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2026 Seven Arts Leeds, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Seven Arts Leeds 31(a) Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds, West Yorkshire LS7 3PD United Kingdom