Description
The archive of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop documents the science fiction and fantasy writing
seminar from 1969-1970, 1973-2002, and 2007-2022 (with a gap for 2020). The collection includes writings of participants,
memorabilia, and class rosters.
Background
The Clarion Workshop is an intensive six-week summer program focused on fundamentals particular to the writing of science
fiction and fantasy. It is considered a premier proving and training ground for aspiring writers of science fiction, fantasy,
and horror. Clarion was founded by Robin Scott Wilson in 1968 at Clarion State College (now Clarion University) in Pennsylvania.
Wilson built his system partly on the tradition of mutual criticism in use at the Milford Science Fiction Writers' Conference,
a workshop for professional SF writers established by Damon Knight and Kate Wilhelm (who helped Wilson with Clarion as well).
From 1972 through 2006, Clarion Workshop was hosted by Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. In 2007, the workshop
moved to University of California, San Diego.
Extent
37.0 Linear feet
(93 archives boxes and 2 oversize folders)
Restrictions
Publication rights are held by the creator of the collection.
Availability
COLLECTION STORED OFF SITE. ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS