{"id":20711,"date":"2022-09-16T19:55:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.odysseyworkshop.org\/?page_id=20711"},"modified":"2026-06-22T19:28:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:28:26","slug":"upcoming-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.odysseyworkshop.org\/odyssey-online\/upcoming-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Classes – 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”2026 Class Offerings” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Actor%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]All prospective students must fill out an Odyssey Online Application and include a 1,000-word writing sample. There is a $10 application fee. If you are admitted to the course, $10 will be deducted from the tuition. If you are not admitted, we regret that we’re no longer able to provide feedback on your writing sample, due to the high volume of applications received. For a description of the class, its assignments, requirements, schedule, and a biography of the instructor, see below.<\/p>\n

Note: If you wish to apply for more than one class, you must apply for each class with a separate application.<\/p>\n

Also, keep scrolling past our class offerings below to find information on our upcoming live webinar.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574106573554{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”25028″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Worldbuilding in
\nFantastic Fiction
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nMarch 5 \u2013 April 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor:
\nMelissa Scott<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application Deadline:
\nJanuary 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

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All the World\u2019s a Page:
\nAdapting Acting Techniques to Strengthen Your Fiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nFebruary 24 \u2013 March 24, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor:
\n Barbara A. Barnett<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application Deadline:
\nJanuary 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fall-the-worlds-a-page%2F|title:All%20the%20World%E2%80%99s%20a%20Page%3A%20Adapting%20Acting%20Techniques%20to%20Strengthen%20Your%20Fiction”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Online%20Class%20Application”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103374325{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”25025″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

One Brick at a Time:
\nCrafting Compelling Scenes<\/b><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nMarch 3 \u2013 March 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Instructor:
\nBarbara Ashford<\/strong><\/p>\n

Application Deadline:
\nJanuary 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fone-brick-at-a-time%2F|title:One%20Brick%20at%20a%20Time%3A%20Crafting%20Compelling%20Scenes”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Online%20Class%20Application”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” css=”” accent_color=”#71CFF7″][vc_custom_heading text=”2026 Webinar Offerings” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Actor%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1762914049617{background-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Story Openings That Engage<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Live Webinar:<\/span>
\nSunday, April 12, 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Instructor:<\/span>
\nScott H. Andrews<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Registration Deadline:<\/span>
\nApril 1, 2026, or when spaces are filled<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fwebinars%2Fstory-openings-that-engage%2F|title:Story%20Openings%20That%20Engage”][vc_btn title=”Register” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fwebinar-registration%2F|title:Webinar%20Registration”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”24958″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574106573554{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”22643″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Bodies and Heartbeats:
\nCrafting Character from the Inside Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nJan 14 \u2013 Feb 11, 2025<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nE. C. Ambrose<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 22, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2F%3Fpage_id%3D22781%26preview%3Dtrue|title:Bodies%20and%20Heartbeats%3A%20%20Crafting%20Character%20from%20the%20Inside%20Out”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103364392{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”22651″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1727030438732{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Getting the Big Picture:
\nThe Key to Revising Your Novel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nJan 7 \u2013 Feb 18, 2025<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\n Barbara Ashford<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 22, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fgetting-the-big-picture-the-key-to-revising-your-novel%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture%3A%20The%20Key%20to%20Revising%20Your%20Novel”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103374325{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”22648″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Mix-Up, Mash-Up, Hybrid, Fusion:
\nHow to Write a Blended-Genre Story<\/b><\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nJan 9 \u2013 Feb 6, 2025<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nGregory Ashe<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 22, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fmix-up-mash-up-hybrid-fusion-how-to-write-a-blended-genre-story%2F|title:Mix-Up%2C%20Mash-Up%2C%20Hybrid%2C%20Fusion%3A%20How%20to%20Write%20a%20Blended-Genre%20Story”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574106573554{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”18602″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Scene & Sequel: How to Generate Character-Driven Momentum, Control Pacing, and Write a Page-Turning Story<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nJan 6 \u2013 Feb 3, 2022<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nGregory Ashe<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nDecember 6, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fscene-sequel%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture%3A%20The%20Key%20to%20Revising%20Your%20Novel”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103364392{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”18603″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762912380589{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Getting the Big Picture:<\/strong>
\nThe Key to Revising Your Novel<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nJan 7 \u2013 Feb 18, 2025<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\n Barbara Ashford<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 22, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fgetting-the-big-picture-the-key-to-revising-your-novel%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture%3A%20The%20Key%20to%20Revising%20Your%20Novel”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103374325{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”18601″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Emotional Truth: Making Character Emotions Real, Powerful, and Immediate to Readers<\/b><\/h3>\n

Course Meets:
\nWednesdays
\nJan 4 \u2013 Feb 1, 2023<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nScott H. Andrews<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 21, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Femotional-truth%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture%3A%20The%20Key%20to%20Revising%20Your%20Novel”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574106573554{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”14243″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Heart of the Matter:
\n<\/strong>Bringing Emotional Resonance to Your Storytelling<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nJan 9 \u2013 Feb , 2024<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nBarbara Ashford<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nDecember 5, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fheart-of-the-matter%2F|title:Heart%20of%20the%20Matter”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103364392{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”21495″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1697499659830{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Writer\u2019s Toolkit:
\n<\/strong>Taking Your Story from Idea to Manuscript<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nJan 18 \u2013 Feb 15, 2023<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nGreg Ashe<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nDecember 5, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fwriters-toolkit%2F|title:Writer’s%20Tool%20Kit”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103374325{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”27000″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Right Voice for the Right Story:
\n<\/b>Discover the Variety of Voices Inside You and How to Use Them<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nJan 16 \u2013 Feb 13, 2024<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nJason Ridler<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nDecember 5, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fright-voice-for-the-right-story%2F|title:Right%20Voice%20for%20the%20Right%20Story%3A%20Discover%20the%20Variety%20of%20Voices%20Inside%20You%20and%20How%20to%20Use%20Them”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” css_animation=”none” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574106573554{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”20739″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Angled Dialogue:
\n<\/strong>Crafting Authentic-Sounding Dialogue to Convey Information, Escalate Conflict, and Advance Character-Driven Stories<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nThursdays
\nJan 5 \u2013 Feb 2, 2023<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nGregory Ashe<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 21, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fangled-dialogue%2F|title:Angled%20Dialogue”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103364392{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”20742″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1663367533838{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

One Brick at a Time:
\n<\/strong>Crafting Compelling Scenes<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nTuesdays
\nJan 3 \u2013 Jan 31, 2023<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\n Barbara Ashford<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 21, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fone-brick-at-a-time%2F|title:One%20Brick%20at%20a%20Time”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1574103374325{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”18601″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Emotional Truth:
\n<\/b>Making Character Emotions Real, Powerful, and Immediate to Readers<\/p>\n

Course Meets:
\nWednesdays
\nJan 4 \u2013 Feb 1, 2023<\/strong>
\nInstructor:
\nScott H. Andrews<\/strong>
\nApplication Deadline:
\nNovember 21, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”More Information” shape=”square” color=”peacoc” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Femotional-truth%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture%3A%20The%20Key%20to%20Revising%20Your%20Novel”][vc_btn title=”Apply” shape=”square” color=”danger” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.odysseyworkshop.org%2Fodyssey-online%2Fupcoming-classes%2Fonline-class-application%2F|title:Getting%20the%20Big%20Picture”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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