Examine the requirements and distinctions between the various genres?science-fiction, fantasy, horror, military and romance. And discover ?slipstreams,? blending genres in your writing. Panelists: Jean Rabe, Donald Bingle, Tim Waggoner, John Helfers, Chris Pierson, Linda Baker
Global War on Terror - Update 2005" National Security Lecture
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Lots more than last year's presentation, especially regarding current strategy and the nature of Islam. A mini-course on Islamic beliefs, the socio-economic realities of the Islamic world, why certain Muslims are angry and at whom, who the terrorist groups are, what they want to achieve and how they go about it, which national governments support them (plus "why" and "how"), and the possible responses to this threat.
Dragonlance authors and game designers Tracy & Laura Hickman present radical player techniques which one designer of Third Edition D&D said threatened gaming itself! Learn both player and gamemaster techniques designed to put fun and adventure back in your games (and drive bad DMs and players wild) in this riotous seminar.
Thrice upon a time, there was a world that was three worlds! Join Dragonlance co-creators Tracy and Laura Hickman in an exciting exploration of their fantastic series, including previews of their upcoming 'Mystic Empire'. Experience maps, histories and tales revealed nowhere else! Includes an open Q&A.
Hook 'Em: How to write a query, outline and synopsis that will grab an editor's attention
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Fight your way to the top of the slush pile by knocking aside the competition. Put together an eye-catching package. A handout will be provided. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Linda Baker, Chris Pierson, Tim Waggoner
Best-selling authors tell their stories, share their secrets, and unleash some home truths about the novelist's life and career. Note how they use foreshadowing and narrative pacing to draw the audience in. This will be on the test.
Come ask questions of our panel of renowned painting professionals, including Anne Foerster, Marike Reimer and Jennifer Haley, as they discuss how they got started, how they deal with clients, how they market themselves, and how to take advantage of various Internet technologies, including Ebay.
Come ask questions of our panel of renowned sculpting professionals, including Sandra Garrity, as they discuss how they got started, how they deal with miniatures companies, and how they market themselves.
Attendees at this event will learn why today is a better time than ever before to get their games published, and will get tips from three published authors on many aspects of the business. Highlights will include step-by step information on self-publishing, from concept to distribution. Prospective authors will have the opportunity to ask questions and to seek personalized advice from the presenters on how to get their games into print.