A Question of Storytelling
A creative workbook inspired by Octavia Butler's storytelling wisdom. Filled with thought experiments, exercises, and prompts to develop your narrative craft through high concepts, character development, and world-building techniques.
This creative workbook offers five powerful features to transform your storytelling craft. You'll master interactive "What If" frameworks that develop compelling high-concept ideas from initial spark to fully realized narratives. Through innovative character exercises, you'll learn to transform ordinary objects into powerful storytelling elements that deepen your writing. The timeline experiments provide practical techniques for manipulating time within your narratives, creating more dynamic and engaging stories. Throughout the workbook, you'll find blank creative canvases paired with guided reflection questions for personalized development of your unique voice. All exercises are built on research-backed teaching methodologies inspired by Octavia Butler's groundbreaking approach to speculative fiction, ensuring you're learning techniques with proven effectiveness.