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Shared Worlds Presents... A Fantastic Bestiary.

Here there be monsters! And beasts! And fantastical creatures. The faculty of Shared Worlds creative writing camp has called on some of speculative fiction's most compelling storytellers to chase down and gather up all manner of wondrous beasts. Scroll through our Fantastic Bestiary and don't forget to return in August when the students of Shared Worlds 2010 have illustrated entries with original artwork, and included their own thoughts on these beasts.

A Program Designed For Teen Writers Interested in Today's Hottest Fantasy Fiction Genres.

Work in group sessions with noted historians, scientists, authors and philosophers.
Create your own world, complete with its own languages, laws and cultures.
Network with other creative students from around the world.
Publish your work with the help of noted authors.
Engage in dyanamic programs designed to foster creativity through lifelong social and wellness skills
Receive credentials recognizing this unique achievement along with a full professional evaluation to provide positive reinforcement for writing skills and college success.

Corporate Sponsors

Official Publisher Sponsor
Tor Books
Official Gaming Company Sponsor
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Official Magazine Sponsor
Realms of Fantasy Magazine

2010 Chapbook

2009 Chapbook

2010 Worlds

Bohumir
Heelal
Sattarand
Sattarand FAQ

2009 Worlds

Quatteran
Doegum
Doxas'Olum

Shared Worlds Bloggers

Katherine
Noah

News Updates

7/29/10 -- Get advice from several established writers.

4/12/10 -- Read a post about Shared Worlds from blogger Matt Staggs.

3/8/10 -- Students from NY, NH, MO, TX, PA, MD, TN, and SC have enrolled in this year's Shared Worlds!

10/15/2009 -- Although the full 2011 roster will be announced later, Shared Worlds is proud to note that Philip K. Dick Award finalist Minister Faust and Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature for her novel Zahrah the Windseeker, have both accepted invitations to attend as visiting writers.

10/14/2009 -- Shared Worlds is proud to announce that instructors for 2010 will include Spiderwick Chronicles creator Holly Black, critically acclaimed YA and adult authors Kathe Koja and Marly Youmans, Nebula Award winner Michael Bishop, writer and gaming expert Will Hindmarch, and World Fantasy Award winner Jeff VanderMeer, plus Wofford College's own Dr. Christine Dinkins, philosophy professor, and Jeremy Jones, lecturer and camp director. Artist Scott Eagle will also conduct a workshop during the camp.

6/17/2009 --Shared Worlds'
Top Five Real Fantasy/SF Cities

Read the reactions:
- Tor
- Guardian (UK)
- The Agony Column at Bookotron.com (includes podcast)
- Boing Boing
- Ecstatic Days by Jeff Vandermeer
- Los Angeles Times blogs
- SF Signal

6/16/2009 -- Shared Worlds is proud to announce the following official sponsors, whose major contributions help make Shared Worlds possible: Tor Books
Wizards of the Coast LLC
Realms of Fantasy Magazine

4/28/2009 -- Shuttle request form now available for students arriving at Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP)

4/15/2009 -- Shared Worlds 2009 featured in Boing Boing press release

2/23/2009 -- Wofford announces Shared Worlds 2009 in

10/1/2008 -- School Library Journal releases article on Shared Worlds

8/20/08 -- Holly Black is coming to Shared Worlds! The co-creator of the Spiderwick Chronicles has agreed to work with Shared Worlds 2009 as a visiting author!