Cli-Fi for beginners: Imagination for climate solutions

In 2020, as dystopia spills into real life, it seems the world can’t get enough of blockbuster dystopian fiction, either from Hollywood or bestselling novels.

But we are #OverDystopia.

Since lockdown started, a warm and friendly bunch from around the world have been meeting twice a month in quiet, creative rebellion. We are being bold, imagining a future we want, that thrives within planetary boundaries.

Each month we take a climate solution; we explore, discuss and inspect it and then we write hopeful stories, projecting ourselves into the future as though that solution were already so. As though tidal power were mainstream, as though all girls had access to education, as though all our buildings were made from sustainable materials.

We are not scriptwriters, published authors or professional creators (mostly) – we are global citizens reclaiming the oldest form of learning there is: the story.

We are not waiting for someone else to write the next chapter. We are writing it ourselves.

You are very welcome to join us.

>> Cli-Fi imaginarium is now open for submissions.

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Every second and fourth Monday at 7pm UK time on Zoom.

Session 1: Imagination Stretching

We'll spend some time getting to know the solution of the month, have a quick warm-up exercise then write for 20 mins. We'll share fragments of our future as we close the session. (Optional extra to stay on at the end and read yours out to everybody).

Session 2: Myth Making

Honing your storytelling skills, time and accountability to finish your stories

The fiction exercises will be led by Clare Diston, short story writer, book lover and total space nerd. Find out more about Clare: https://clarediston.com/

The group will be facilitated by Sophia Cheng, who has reorientated her life around the climate crisis, she helps people find their place in the movement through workshops, mentoring and words. Find out more about Sophia: https://www.withmanyroots.com/about

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