{"product_id":"08-06-2026-write-a-dystopian-novel-with-erik-patterson","title":"08\/06\/2026 - Write a Dystopian Novel with Erik Patterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us at Black Cat Fables for an exciting workshop where you’ll learn how to craft your very own dystopian novel from acclaimed Los Angeles writer Erik Patterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe “Write a Dystopian Novel” writing workshop will include an introduction by Erik, followed by an interactive writing workshop with several writing prompts (bring a notebook and pen or a laptop),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ea Q\u0026amp;A session, and a book signing! Your ticket includes a copy of Erik’s book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWrite a Dystopian Novel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e and a drink of your choice from our café!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eWrite a Dystopian Novel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaster writer’s block and spark your creativity with this workbook full of helpful tips and a variety of prompts for writers of all experience levels to create their perfect dystopian story!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite a Dystopian Novel guides writers of all experience levels through the tropes and themes that exist within the dystopian setting, then provides prompts that will not only engage the writer’s creativity but will also beat writer’s block and offer a fresh perspective on outdated tropes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst writers will find an interesting scenario for their characters, then they’re given brainstorming and writing instructions, and may also find some interesting twists with extra asks about adding additional elements (like a joke or a lie), giving things an extra dystopian spin, or working in a callback. For anyone looking to expand their dystopian writing, this book is a must-have to help complete their story ideas, deepen their worldbuilding, and craft unforgettable, thought-provoking narratives that will captivate readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAbout Erik Patterson:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eErik Patterson is a queer playwright based in LA. He won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for \u003cem\u003eOne of the Nice Ones\u003c\/em\u003e and his play \u003cem\u003eHandjob\u003c\/em\u003e recently ran to sold-out houses at Echo Theater Company in Atwater Village. His theater work has been produced or developed by Playwrights' Arena, the LATC, Theatre of NOTE, The Actors' Gang, Lark Play Development Center, Moving Arts, Naked Angels, the Mark Taper Forum, New Group, and others. Theater nominations include the Ovation Award, the Stage Raw Award, the LA Weekly Award, and the GLAAD Media Award. His writing for TV has been recognized with the Humanitas Prize and the Writer's Guild Award, as well as two Emmy nominations. Erik is perhaps most known for writing the iconic Radio Rebel (\"I am Radio Rebel\") for the Disney Channel and Another Cinderella Story for ABC Family, as well as numerous romantic films for the Hallmark Channel, including the Sister Swap films, Love Under the Stars, Love on a Limb, and Love at First Bark. As an educator, he created Your Daily Writing Prompt on TikTok, where he shares writing tips with his 300k followers. He is currently working on a series of writing prompt books for Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, including the recently released craft book Write a Romantasy: 99 Writing Prompts to Craft a Tale of Heart and Heroism. Erik is a graduate of Occidental College and the British American Drama Academy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Cat Fables, 415 S Myrtle Ave Unit B (behind Moo Moo Mia), Monrovia, CA 91016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegister Today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is for ages 18+. Spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot and get ready to write your next bestseller!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Cat Fables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341961216149,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/2456\/3093\/files\/Write_a_Dystopian_Novel_10_x_10.png?v=1778370436","url":"https:\/\/www.blackcatfables.com\/products\/08-06-2026-write-a-dystopian-novel-with-erik-patterson","provider":"Black Cat Fables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}