The idea is simple yet effective : Tuesday: Tell us what you plan to work on this week. Sunday: Come back and tell us what you actually worked on. No pressure to hit a particular word count or finish everything you planned. It’s just a way to set an intention, have a little accountability, and then check back in at the end of the week. If there’s enough interest, I’ll add it to the Space Authors calendar. Interested? Let us know below.

Are you curious about Scrivener, or do you feel you just aren't using it to its full capacity? Or do you have questions about a specific tool in Scrivener? Today we'll be giving two basic Scrivener classes to cover, you guessed it, the basics, and to answer any questions and solve any problems you might have. 1pm EST, followed by a 2pm writing sprint, and don't forget the 5pm EST Narrative Architecture Course, and finally the second Scrivener Basics course (same course, different time) at 9pm EST. See you there!!

The Sci-Fi Masterclasses are an ever-growing library of in-depth video workshops created exclusively for VIP members of Space Authors (free to all until Aug. 15, 2026). Rather than overwhelming you with hundreds of hours of content all at once, this library will grow over time, with new masterclasses added regularly as our community grows and new topics are requested. Each masterclass focuses on a specific aspect of the writing craft—from scene-level techniques to complete story blueprints—with every lesson tailored specifically to the unique demands of science fiction. These masterclasses are tiered: ORBIT → DEEP SPACE → FRONTIER - Orbital: foundational craft. You're close to home, learning the systems. - Deep Space: intermediate. More sophisticated techniques and decisions. - Frontier: advanced. You're beyond the established map, dealing with complex craft and pushing boundaries. Example: Masterclass: Strong Words — ORBITAL Masterclass: Controlling Narrative Distance — INTERSTELLAR Masterclass: Multi-POV Structural Engineering — FRONTIER You'll find topics covering: 🚀 Story structure and narrative architecture 🌍 Science fiction worldbuilding 🎭 Character development and arcs 💬 Dialogue and scene construction ⚡ Tension, pacing, and reader engagement 🛰️ Genre expectations and common pitfalls 🛠️ The practical craft of writing compelling science fiction Whether you're outlining your first novel or refining your tenth, these masterclasses are designed to give you practical techniques you can apply immediately to your own work. Watch them at your own pace. Return whenever you need a refresher. And as new masterclasses are released, this library will continue to expand into one of the core resources available to VIP members. Welcome aboard—we're excited to help you become a stronger science fiction storyteller. K. Baillie & R. Surles Co-Founders, Space Authors

Similar to a Beta Club or Writing Circle. Bring your work. Get real feedback. Keep your story yours. Draft Station is Space Authors’ live monthly scene workshop for Premium/VIP members. It’s a chance to put a piece of your current work in front of fellow writers and get thoughtful, constructive feedback in a friendly environment: guided by an author and/or editor. Reply with your name (in this thread) if you want to attend, and mention if you want to also submit a scene. One member will be chosen each month. Their scene will be sent to each participating member. Then we go live at the end of September to discuss the scene. More details under Draft Station in the Classroom.

Under Craft. Do you know what a Mary Sue or Gary Sue is? Learn what they are and how to avoid them in the new Codex entry.