Year: 2015 / Group: Writer's Symposium / Event Type: SEM - Seminar

ID:: 2015-SEM1577099
Year:: 2015
Title:: Character Craft: Writing the Other
Summary:: "Write what you know," they say -- but what about people you can't possibly know anything about? Learn how to write convincing, enjoyable characters who aren't anything like you.

ID:: 2015-SEM1577093
Year:: 2015
Title:: Q&A with Author Guest of Honor Terry Brooks
Summary:: Meet our Author Guest of Honor, the legendary Terry Brooks. Ask him your burning questions & learn all about this talented author.

ID:: 2015-SEM1577076
Year:: 2015
Title:: Q&A with Special Guest Chuck Wendig
Summary:: Meet our Special Guest, ask him your burning questions, & learn all about this talented author.

ID:: 2015-SEM1578871
Year:: 2015
Title:: Special Event: An Evening with Patrick Rothfuss
Summary:: Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss tells stories, reads from his books, and has an awesome time with his fans. Prepare for passionate cussing, laughter, and an outside chance of the Rothfuss singing.
Description:: Join New York Times Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss as he tells stories, reads from his books, answers questions, and has an all-around awesome time with his fans. Be prepared for passionate cussing, joking and laughter, and an outside chance of the Rothfuss singing.

ID:: 2015-SEM1578894
Year:: 2015
Title:: Special Event: Once & Future Podcast Recording LIVE!
Summary:: Join Anton Strout, author of the Spellmason Chronicles, as he interviews some of your favorite authors in this live recording of his podcast for and about writing.

ID:: 2015-SEM1578858
Year:: 2015
Title:: Special Event: Writers of the Future
Summary:: David Farland and a panel of Writers of the Future winners discuss the art of writing great stories.

ID:: 2015-SEM1578888
Year:: 2015
Title:: Special Event: Writing Excuses Podcast Recording LIVE!
Summary:: Come listen to the Writing Excuses podcasting team as they interview authors and discuss the skills necessary to become the writer you want to be.

ID:: 2015-SEM1578855
Year:: 2015
Title:: Tor Presents: Gaming the Novel – How Tabletop Gaming Informs Worldbuilding in Fantasy Fiction
Summary:: Come join veteran fantasy writers as they discuss their tips and secrets for translating gaming skills into bestselling fantasy fiction.
Description:: Orcs, gnomes, and elves, oh my! The fantasy worlds of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones have taken the world by storm and have allowed tabletop role-playing games such as Pathfinder to become ever more popular among adults and teens alike. With games like these, anyone can build a world and become master of a universe, but how does one harness such power to fuel their fiction writing? Come join veteran fantasy writers as they discuss this very topic and pass along their tips and secrets for translating gaming skills into bestselling fantasy fiction.

ID:: 2015-SEM1577136
Year:: 2015
Title:: Worldbuilding 101
Summary:: Worldbuilding can be a daunting task. Learn the best ways to get started, keep going, & create a setting that enhances your work rather than getting in the way of the story.

ID:: 2015-SEM1577142
Year:: 2015
Title:: Worldbuilding: Crafting Languages
Summary:: A good fictional language adds depth to your story; a bad one can ruin it. Learn from authors with experience at imaginary languages how to avoid pitfalls & use language to enhance your story.

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