Writing tie in fiction in a shared world can be fun and challenging. David Mack, Shana Germain, Tom Hoeler, and Gregory Wilson discuss how to break in and how to navigate the unique landscape.
Being an author requires an online or public presence which may cause problems for a private life. Sandra Tayler discusses how to balance the two in ways that are healthy and keep you creating.
A publisher has agreed to publish your work! Now what? Our panelists will clear up misconceptions so you can know what to expect. Marco Palmieri, Debbie Smith, Robyn Bennis, and Chantelle Osman
Anne Bishop, Terry Brooks, Dana Cameron, Max Gladstone, and Anton Strout discuss what makes urban fantasy what it is, how to catch that gritty feeling, and if it can happen outside the city limits.
How does reading change when you are a writer? SHOULD you change your reading habits? Will reading ever be fun again? Keith Baker, Erik Scott de Bie, Maurice Broaddus, and Matt Forbeck fill you in.
Religion can play a small or big role in your world. Bradley Beaulieu, Christopher Husberg, and Erin Evans discuss how to create a convincing spiritual system and weave it into your world seamlessly.