Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have three to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the âcritique sandwichâ method. Attendance is limited to those being critiqued, pre-registration is required. Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss, Steven Schend, Anton Strout, John Helfers, Jennifer Brozek
Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have three to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the âcritique sandwichâ method. Attendance is limited to those being critiqued, pre-registration is required. Panelists: Tim Waggoner, Linda Baker, Luke Johnson, Jean Rabe, Marc Tassin
Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have three to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the âcritique sandwichâ method. Attendance is limited to those being critiqued, pre-registration is required. Panelists: Elizabeth Vaughan, Chris Pierson, Kelly Swails, Donald Bingle, Brad Beaulieu
Where you place your story can be as important as the story itself. What elements should you put in and leave out? Our panelists show you how to sprinkle in details to enhance your story and characters . . . and teach you how not to overdo it. Weâll include tidbits about how to pick a setting and research tools. Panelists: Jean Rabe, Chris Pierson, Elizabeth Vaughan, Brad Beaulieu
Sometimes itâs who you know that will help get you into print. Sometimes itâs what you learn about the publishing industry, editors, and agents that will help you make a sale. Conventions are a great place to meet folks who can help your writing career and to get the low-down on fantasy and science-fiction markets. Weâll teach you how to schmooze. Panelists: Elizabeth Vaughan, Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Anton Strout, Donald Bingle
What does it take to have a career as a writer? New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole walks you through the variety of skill sets you need to develop to successfully pursue a career as a writer. He provides insight into the pitfalls and exciting new developments in publishing and technology.
Build from the physical world and not the culture. Learn how geography influences a societyâs development. For example, deserts create a reverence for water, and migratory patterns for sustenance. Learn how to let the terrain shape your people. Panelists: Sabrina Klein, Daniel Myers, Tim Waggoner, Steven Schend, Paul Genesse
What makes society divide into caste and class? Weâll take a look at historical and present-day structures and how to use various elements to develop classes in your world. Panelists: Tim Waggoner, Richard Lee Byers, Daniel Myers, Sabrina Klein, Paul Genesse
Worldbuilding: Hired Goons, Mercenaries, and Assorted Thugs
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So you need a few good men and women . . . and youâre going to get them where? Weâll cover topics such as the single assassin, gangs, bodyguards, professional mercenaries, accidental warriors, and the military, and how to fit them into your world. Panelists: John Helfers, Chris Pierson, Steven Schend, Richard Lee Byers