If you're interested in tales of untamed warriors and corrupt sorcerers, flashing swords and forbidden rituals, and fierce action amid haunted ruins, then you're in the right place! ⚔️
Learn to write a short story in the tradition of classic sword and sorcery authors like Robert E. Howard, Fritz Leiber, Michael Moorcock, C.L. Moore and more!
Write Your First Sword & Sorcery Story is a five-lesson activity-based course designed to give you an overview of the basic elements of classic sword & sorcery fiction, along with tips and techniques for crafting an atmospheric, action-packed tale.
This course is aimed at beginning writers interested in sword and sorcery fiction. However, writers of all skill levels are invited to enroll.
At the end of this course, you'll apply what you've learned to outline—and then write—a 3,000-word short story in the style of classic sword and sorcery.
THIS COURSE IS A PART OF STORYTELLING COLLECTIVE'S LITERARY ARTS & CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY WORKSHOP
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$49.00
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Why write sword and sorcery?
There are several reasons to write sword and sorcery stories, particularly for beginners:
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Sword and sorcery stories have clear genre elements and well-established tropes that can provide an easier framework for novice writers to start from
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Sword and sorcery stories are sensational, full of over-the-top characters, lurid descriptions, and surprise twists. Beyond being fun, writing these kinds of stories can be a good way to practice character, description, pacing, and plot structure.
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Writing sword and sorcery gives you an excuse to indulge your ferocious side by telling bloody, salacious stories set in a fictionalized prehistorical era
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Creating new sword and sorcery stories can help breathe new life into this classic genre
We'll be publishing your sword and sorcery stories
Complete the course and submit your short story to us by June 1, 2025 to be included in our special print and digital collection available on DriveThruFiction.com!

This is a self-paced, activity-based course
Here's a brief overview of the curriculum:
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Welcome to Write Your First Sword & Sorcery Story!
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About the Instructor
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Get to Know the Storytelling Collective
FREE PREVIEW
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Course Materials
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Lesson 1. Elements of Sword and Sorcery
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Lesson 1. Activity
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Lesson 2. Adding Your Personal Twist
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Lesson 2. Activities
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Lesson 3. Writing Fast, Visceral Action
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Lesson 3. Activities
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Lesson 4. Using Cliffhangers to Build Excitement
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Lesson 4. Activities
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About this course
- $49.00
- 5 Lessons
- Project Activities
- Worksheets
Plus, your registration includes:
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Help and support from your instructor
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Access to a private Discord channel
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Indefinite access to the course and any future course updates
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Support, encouragement, and accountability from the StoCo community
About the Instructor

Sersa Victory
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2 x $25
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