Will you take a chance on a high value contract with endless riches? Possibly willing to risk life and limb? Come join an unlikely group of allies and embark on a great adventure.
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Can you, a group of upstart criminals work your way to the top in this dangerous and unforgiving world? You’ve been granted the opportunity to acquire a high value object for a substantial amount of wealth. Will you accept the job and potentially risk your life? Adventure is out there! You just need to find it!
Write Club is a regular game writing event held during gaming cons! It’s an improvisational writing challenge; offering opportunities to write humorous takes on topics game writers regularly face. The Gen Con edition, led by Alexander Bevier and Richard Dansky, will serve as a lighthearted chance for new writers to get a sense of game writing while also showcasing their sense of humor. Fun will be had by all! Track: GCWS Event.
Dr. David Niecikowski, a 24 year industry veteran, will present practical and research recommended techniques on writing comprehensible rulebooks. Free 200 page and 251 page PDFs will be provided.
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Presented comprehensible rulebook recommendations are based on Dr. Niecikowski's dissertation findings that were co-constructed by 21 solicited surveyed industry experts and informed by unsolicited public forum comments by 541 users on the website Boardgamegeek. (1) Topics from the provided 200 page PDF include: reviewed literature recommendations on document design and BGG user feedback. (2) Topics from the provided 251 page PDF include a performance list co-constructed with surveyed experts. The list presents 92 weighted features organized in 10 categories: overview, components, content, examples, language, terms, reference, emphasis, format, and visuals. In addition, evaluation results of published rulebooks using the performance list are detailed.
Write Like a Pirate: The Use of Nautical Terminology
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Writers discuss techniques for proper use of nautical terminology in fiction.
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Authentic nautical terminology can add spice to a fantasy story, but how much is too much? Join our panel of expert writers as they discuss simple nautical terms, ideas, and the basics to get you under way. Panelists: Chris A. Jackson (moderator), Jennifer Brozek, Richard Lee Byers, Daniel "Doc" Myers, K.B. Wagers. Track: GCWS Worldbuilding.
One last chance to hear from and talk to the Gen Con Writers' Symposium Organizing Committee as we, with tears and smiles, say goodbye to another great year.
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2023 Organizing Committee: S E Lindberg (Chair), Gregory A. Wilson and E.D.E. Bell (Programming), Toiya Kristen Finley (Game Narrative), Matt Jarchow (Volunteers), Maurice Broaddus (Outreach), Marie Bilodeau (Communications), Chris Bell (Sales). Track: GCWS Event.
Join the Gen Con Writers' Symposium Organizing Committee for opening remarks, giveaways, and celebration!
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2023 Organizing Committee: S E Lindberg (Chair), Gregory A. Wilson and E.D.E. Bell (Programming), Toiya Kristen Finley (Game Narrative), Matt Jarchow (Volunteers), Maurice Broaddus (Outreach), Marie Bilodeau (Communications), Chris Bell (Sales). Track: GCWS Event.
Writers discuss techniques for writing fanfic stories that will be adored.
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Join our panel of fanfic writers as they discuss advice on writing community fanfic that will be seen and enjoyed, and how fanfic writing contributes to the development of one's overall writing craft. Panelists: LaShawn M. Wanak (moderator), Jennifer Allaway, Katherine Monasterio, Erik Scott de Bie. Track: GCWS Genre.
Writer Kelli Fitzpatrick teaches techniques of effective flash fiction.
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In this workshop, learn tips and tricks for writing flash fiction: stories under 1,000 words from writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. Workshop covers elements of flash fiction, interactive practice, fast drafting time, discussion of markets for sci-fi/fantasy flash, and if time permits, some example feedback on volunteer participant work. Appropriate for beginners and experienced writers. Please bring a pen and paper or a charged device. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Experienced writers discuss comic writing in licensed worlds and with established characters.
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Writing comics already takes unique considerations for spec-fic writers. How does that change when writing tie-in fiction? Join our panel of comic writers as they discuss their personal experiences regarding comic writing for established IP and tie-ins. Panelists: John Jackson Miller (moderator), Jennifer Brozek, Matt Forbeck, Dan Jolley, James Lowder. Track: GCWS Writing.