Kij Johnson
@kijjohnson.bsky.social
Some books, some awards, one cat. Licensed to sell weasels and jade earrings.
Novel-writing workshops: https://kijjohnson.com/teacher/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kijjohnson
Latest feat: RiverBank RPG! https://riverbankrpg.com
Novel-writing workshops: https://kijjohnson.com/teacher/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/kijjohnson
Latest feat: RiverBank RPG! https://riverbankrpg.com
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Kij Johnson
@kijjohnson.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Most of what I do here is write very short poems, but I am otherwise a writer of fantasy, SF, and experimental fiction, as well as roleplaying games. I also teach workshops on novel structure every summer and occasional other workshops.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:12 AM
I seem to have a lot to mention here! I want to remind writers of my Fit & Finish: Microwriting course, focusing on how word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence decisions affect voice, pacing, theme, etc. Two weeks online, 1–3pm CST, 3/22 & 3/29. Details here: kijjohnson.com/teacher/
Novel Architects - Kij Johnson
Information about the Novel Architects workshops and master classes!
kijjohnson.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM
I seem to have a lot to mention here! I want to remind writers of my Fit & Finish: Microwriting course, focusing on how word-by-word and sentence-by-sentence decisions affect voice, pacing, theme, etc. Two weeks online, 1–3pm CST, 3/22 & 3/29. Details here: kijjohnson.com/teacher/
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: My Novel Architects workshop, for people working on long-form SF/F/H. 7/5–18, Lawrence KS. Talks, developmental sessions, & collaborative work. Limited to 8 writers at every level of expertise, from folks starting their first book to bestsellers halfway through a series.
Novel Architects - Kij Johnson
Information about the Novel Architects workshops and master classes!
kijjohnson.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: My Novel Architects workshop, for people working on long-form SF/F/H. 7/5–18, Lawrence KS. Talks, developmental sessions, & collaborative work. Limited to 8 writers at every level of expertise, from folks starting their first book to bestsellers halfway through a series.
Newsletter! In which I talk about vertigo and its consequences. buttondown.com/kijjohnson/a...
February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Newsletter! In which I talk about vertigo and its consequences. buttondown.com/kijjohnson/a...
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“Story Kit” by @kijjohnson.bsky.social is a metafictional piece processing feelings of anger and betrayal through a series of writing snippets. Gives me Day Ten Thousand vibes (high compliment). www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/stor...
Story Kit - Lightspeed Magazine
The pain of losing something so precious that you did not think you could live without it. Oxygen. The ice breaks beneath your feet: Your coat and boots fill with water and pull you down. An airlock b...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM
“Story Kit” by @kijjohnson.bsky.social is a metafictional piece processing feelings of anger and betrayal through a series of writing snippets. Gives me Day Ten Thousand vibes (high compliment). www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/stor...
February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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The Ad Astra Institute is hosting a whole ton of classes for everyone on SF and writing SF this spring. Take a look:
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop Resources
Speculative Fiction Writing Workshop resources page
adastra-sf.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The Ad Astra Institute is hosting a whole ton of classes for everyone on SF and writing SF this spring. Take a look:
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