Overview

Apply for this transformative opportunity to have your entire draft (up to 80,000 words) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and a private consultation provided. This online program in particular is for writers of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and similar genre-specific novels.

Details include:

• Multi-week online course + Whole Novel review and consultation

• Apply by August 27, 2025

• Storytellers will be selected and notified on a rolling basis, on or before September 20

• There is no application fee; if accepted, the Whole Novel Online program is $2,199 (with payment available in full or on monthly payment plan)

KEY DATES:

• Apply on or before August 27 (with final notifications on or before September 20)

• Live sessions Wednesdays 7:30pm – 8:30pm Eastern: October 8 – November 12, and December 3+10
  

  • Presentations (Part One): October 8, 15, 22, and 29

  • Peer to Peer Workshopping (Part Two): November 5 and November 12

  • Final Presentations (Part Three): December 3 and 10

• All presentations are recorded for those who cannot attend live.

• Complete manuscript submissions due between October 29 – November 6

• Feedback letters delivered to writers by December 8

• 60-minute, 1:1 Private Zoom Consultation: Scheduled at a mutually convenient time, December 8 – 13

• The cost of the full course (including live sessions, feedback letter, 1:1 consultation, workshopping, and writing exercises) is $2,199

• Spots in the program are limited based on availability

More info here: https://www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/whole-novel-genre-an-online-course-for-sci-fi-fantasy-horror-beyond/