Writing comics can be a real challenge, & like every artistic endeavor, sometimes doing it right can hurt! Learn why it can hurt to write comics, & how to deal with it.
What is a comic for women? Is it a good idea to try to write to a specific readership? Is it even possible? Explore this topic with our distinguished guests.
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Writing women friendly comics has gathered a a lot of attention in comics these days, and it's become a source of much debate and controversy. What is a comic for women? Are you damned no matter what you do? Is it a good idea to try to write to a specific readership? Is it even possible? Note that this isn’t a Women in Comics panel. Dissenting opinions may occur.
Presentation of edged weapons from the Stone Age to the present, including many authentic historical pieces.
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Author and researcher Michael Z. Williamson talks about the history, development and manufacture of edged weapons from the Neolithic to the present, and displays many original historical pieces. Q&A, photos welcome.
Two professional biologists help you to write realistic environments and interesting ecologies. Learn how the environment and the biota can interact to further your stories.
What was it like to fight with a sword? With a spear? How did it feel to charge into a wall of enemy soldiers? Improve your writing by learning what ancient combat was really like.
How do wars end, what does the "end" of a conflict really mean, and what makes or breaks a peace? Explore the realities behind the end of military conflicts to create more believable fictional wars.
Plants and Fungi are fascinating, diverse and important beyond measure. Two professional biologists explain how diverse flora can add realism to your fiction.
A crash course in planet formation from Scott Rice-Snow, the Chairperson of the Department of Geological Sciences and Professor of Geological Sciences at Ball State University.
Write stronger medieval and ancient combat scenes by learning the truth about arms and armor from those eras. Our panelists will share their firsthand experience with medieval arms and armor!
What makes a war a war? How do dynasties and republics fight wars differently? And what can go wrong during war? Create richer military conflicts in your stories by learning what war is all about.