Magic isn’t just fiction—it’s been a vital part of the human experience since the dawn of history. Learn how to use real-world traditions to create richer, more believable magic in your stories.
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Magic isn’t just fiction. It’s been a vital part of the human experience since the dawn of history. Our panelists discuss the role magic has played throughout history, how magic is viewed in our world today, and how you can apply these ideas to create richer, more believable magic in your stories. They also look at when realism helps and when you’re better off just letting your character throw a fireball.
How much does armor weigh? How fast can a horse run? How far can a longbow shoot? And why is it important to know these things? Our panelists show you how to add a dose of realism to your fantasy.
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How much does armor really weigh? How fast can a horse run? How far can a longbow shoot? And why is it important to know these things? Make your writing feel “real” even when you’re penning a fantasy story. Believable fiction has a measure of fact. Our panelists show you how to add a dose of realism.
Hollywood has painted a vivid image of modern combat in our minds, but what’s the reality? Our panelists separate fact from fiction to help you inject a dose of realism into your modern combat scenes.
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Hollywood has painted a vivid image of modern combat in our minds, but what’s the reality? From what it really means to be “shell shocked” to the effect of firing a large caliber weapon in an elevator, our panelists separate fact from fiction and help you to inject a dose of realism into your modern and futuristic combat scenes.
Being funny is serious business! When should you inject humor into your manuscript? And how do you do it effectively? Our panelists teach you how to tickle your readers’ funny bones.
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Being funny is serious business! When should you inject humor into your manuscript? And how do you do it effectively? Our panelists teach you how to tickle your readers’ funny bones.
Learn to craft terrifying tales that leave your readers hiding under the covers. We’ll discuss tried-and-true techniques that will let you turn out triumphant tales of terror!
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Learn to craft terrifying tales that leave your readers hiding under the covers. In this panel, we discuss tried-and-true techniques that will let you turn out triumphant tales of terror. Whether you’re looking to probe the dark depths of the human psyche or send a chainsaw wielding maniac after your protagonist, our panelists tell you how to do it!
Learn to create intense, believable combat scenes that clip along without throwing your reader off balance. Our panelists teach you everything you need to know to craft amazing man-to-man battles.
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The duel to the death between the hero and his nemesis is a staple of fiction. How do you create intense, believable combat scenes that clip along without throwing your reader off balance? How much detail do you need and how long should the fight go on? How do you make a fight scene more than just a bunch of dramatic thrusts and parries? Our panelists discuss these very questions and many more!
The old saying, ‘It’s who you know,’ is as true in publishing as in any other business. Join our panelists as they explore the fine art of networking.
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The old saying, ‘It’s who you know,’ is as true in publishing as in any other business. Join our panelists as they explore the fine art of networking. Learn which hands to shake, which calls to make, and where to go to make sure that your networking efforts pay off!
Do you write for the love of language? Is your favorite author one whose prose borders on poetry? Learn to use language to captivate your readers while avoiding the dreaded “purple prose.”
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Do you read or write for the love of language? Is your favorite author one whose prose borders on poetry? Learn to use language to captivate your readers while avoiding the dreaded “purple prose.”
Our panelists have full-time careers and have managed to write a plethora of short fiction, novels, and trilogies. They’ll share their techniques for fitting it all in.
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You have a day job. Or you’re a full-time student. Maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom who has kids underfoot. How can you juggle the “real world” and find time to write that novel you’ve always dreamed about? Our panelists have full-time careers and have managed to write a plethora of short fiction, novels, and trilogies. One even landed on the USA Today bestseller’s list. They’ll share their techniques for fitting it all in.
Passing the Torch—Writing in Another Author’s Voice
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Every author has her own voice, but what happens when you need to write in someone else’s? From ghost writing to co-authoring to inheriting an series, learn how to write with another writer’s voice.
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Every author has her own voice, but what happens when you’re supposed to write in someone else’s? From ghost writing to co-authoring to inheriting an existing series, authors often have to write to match another writer’s style. Learn how to stay true to your own muse while matching the voice of another author.