Is it true that there is a secret blacklist that writers can end up on if they make a mistake? And how bad do you have to mess up before people start to talk? Featuring James Minz
Discover ways to use social media to advance your writing career while avoiding the pitfalls of the online world. Featuring Cat Rambo, Kameron Hurley, Gail Z. Martin, Eddie Schneider
Business of Writing: Where is the Line Between YA, Middle Grade, and Adult?
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Where do publishers draw the line between YA and middle grade? And at what point does a YA story become a story for adults? Featuring Alaya Dawn Johnson, Geoffrey Girard, Steve Diamond
Love D&D and fantasy fiction? Come watch a live session with your favorite SFF authors from the Writers Symposium, led by author & DM Gregory A. Wilson, as the players brave the Forbidden Library!
Dynamic Story Creation Part One: The Philosophy of Story Creation
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Before you start writing your story, you need a clear idea of what your job is as a Story Creator. Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for this master class in writing.
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This class gives you insight into the theory of story creation, generating a strong foundation for you to build upon and ensuring readers will be captivated from the very first page. From why readers read stories, to understanding how stories must be created so readers will read yours, this class will help you understand the psychology of what it means to create stories for others, leaving your readers hungry for more.
Dynamic Story Creation Part Three: The Physical Layer & The Hero's Journey
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All great stories need both a hero and a villain. Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he discusses the tools you need to create both sides of this opposing force.
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This class will give you the tools you need to create both sides of this opposing force. You will learn to create each in a dynamic way that will capture the hearts of your readers, making them cheer for their triumphs and commiserate their losses.
Dynamic Story Creation Part Two: The Invisible Layer
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Once you have an understanding of why you are writing your story, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel on how you are going to create it. Join Maxwell Alexander Drake for this master class in writing.
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We have been telling stories for thousands of years, and during that time all the tools you need to create compelling, well-thought out stories have been created. This class introduces you to many of these tools in a way that will stoke the creativity within you, keeping you motivated and organized as you move through the creation of your own story.
Even in worlds of goblins and dragons, the hero probably rides a horse. From falcons to stallions, learn how to write real animals right. Featuring Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon, Sandra Tayler
National Novel Writing Month: Pros, Cons, and Tips
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National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): thirty days to write a 50,000 word novel in November. Discuss the pros and cons with a decade-long WriMo and learn her handy tips to maximize the experience.
What does it take to break into the roleplaying game industry as writer or editor? Learn the pros and cons of freelancing for RPGs and advice on pitfalls to avoid.
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Many of us have been gamers of one sort of another much of our lives, and we continue to juggle that passion with less-fun responsibilities, like paying the bills. But there are ways to make a living developing and working on games! It's a challenging industry, for sure, and no one's career path is quite the same as another's. Come learn about one author's professional adventures in the gaming world and get some advice on how to break in (and mistakes to avoid).