Frequently Asked Questions

Other excellent workshops in the field have set the gold standard, but we’re taking things platinum by offering exceptional workshops in exceptional settings.

The Short Story Workshop 2024 is for writers in science fiction, fantasy, and horror who are looking to see their work published in the professional market.

Students can expect to write a new story, experiment with structure, style, and voice, take artistic risks, and offer support and constructive criticism to their peers. Our critique circle allows everyone to share their thoughts, including the instructor and the writer.

The Novel Workshop 2024 is for writers in science fiction, fantasy, and horror who are looking for an agent or build a career by self-publishing.

The onsite program is limited to fourteen (14) students who will work with one instructor in the classroom, one-on-one, and as part of a critique group. Students can expect to experiment with structure, style, and voice, take artistic risks, and offer support and constructive criticism to their peers. Our critique circle allows everyone to share their thoughts, including the instructor and the writer. The instructors will then switch groups and conduct one-on-one full manuscript discussions with each student.

The Wayward Wormhole is the place to strengthen writing skills, develop lifelong friendships, and make professional contacts beyond that which occurs during a book signing or conference chat in the hall.

If you’ve been submitting stories, or have written a full novel, and are ready to share your work with peers and professionals in the Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror fields, you’re ready for the Wormhole. This level of feedback will acknowledge your strengths, identify weaknesses, and show you ways to capitalize on your unique style in ways you may not have considered. Be open to feedback, new techniques, and even failure.

The Wayward Wormhole believes readers are always looking for the next great story with a great voice, making writers like you important to us. If this is your goal, please apply!

Any writer of speculative fiction, published or unpublished, looking to leap forward in their writing career is a good fit for The Wayward Wormhole.

• For insurance purposes, the minimum age is 21. There is no maximum, although this is an intensive workshop with demanding classes and work schedule.
• There are no minimum educational requirements.
• You must be able to speak and write in English.
• Attendees from outside the USA, you must have a valid passport.
• Students outside the United States are welcome to apply but are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visas.
• This site is an accessible space.
• ALL students and instructors must show proof of COVID vaccination to attend the onsite workshop.

Each wormhole event page has a section that list the instructions. Please refer to the wormhole you’re interested in on this page here to learn more.

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Please refer to the wormhole you’re interested in on this page here to find the exact dates.

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As for the process, Send us your name, email address, and 300 words telling us why the Wayward Wormhole Novel workshop is for you, along with a two-page synopsis and the first 50 pages of your novel.
The application fee is $25.00 – all proceeds go to the Vonda N. McIntyre Scholarship Fund.
Sorry, no screenplays, poetry, or middle grade/picture books.
Please do not show your name anywhere on either submission.

Synopsis: Use font type Courier or Times Roman, 12 point, standard margins, single spaced, and please number your pages. Please use .rtf .doc or .docx format.

Novel Pages: Use font type Courier or Times Roman, 12 point, standard margins, double spaced, and please number your pages. Please use .rtf .doc or .docx format.

Name your submission file using the title of your story and the year: StoryName2023

There will be a $20.00 USD penalty to cover reader costs if you send the wrong file and wish to send another BEFORE the closing deadline – after is too late.

E-mail your name and the file to: applywaywardwormhole@gmail.com
Pay the application fee through PayPal to catrambo@gmail.com or Venmo to cat-rambo-1
If you can’t use these options or need help with the application/payment process, please contact us using the “apply” address above.
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Each wormhole event page has a section that list pricing options. Please refer to the wormhole you’re interested in on this page here to learn more.