Major David Wesely tells why you may be outraged, shocked or bored spitless, as he recounts historical events which were obstacles to acceptance of women as soldiers. This seminar explains Traditions: ancient times to the Middle Ages.
Clothing, agriculture, trade, and the arts are details that can add life and realism to your fiction. Our panelists show you how to add just the right amount of âwindow dressingâ to your books and short stories. Kerrie Hughes, Elizabeth Vaughan, Chris Pierson, Linda Baker
Worldbuilding: Creatures, Magical Beasties, and Enchanted Locations
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Sprinkling fantastical elements across your continents is fun. But how do you do it without making your world look like a mirror-image of whatâs already in print? Our panelists show you how to apply your own magical signature. Chris Pierson, Linda Baker, Kerrie Hughes, Richard Lee Byers
Setting the groundwork for a fiction or gaming world requires attention to the landscape. In the first of several sessions on worldbuilding we explore crafting the world your characters will walk upon. Panelists: John Helfers, Jean Rabe, Donald Bingle, Linda Baker, Paul Genesse
How do the characters in your stories and books govern themselves? Establishing the rules and the rulers, will enrich the world youâre crafting. Panelists: Linda Baker, Chris Pierson, Elizabeth Vaughan, Kerrie Hughes
Establish the rules for your worldâs magical pulse. Setting limits will actually give you limitless possibilities and improve your story. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Linda Baker, Jean Rabe, Kerrie Hughes
Learn how to shape the people . . . humans and otherwise . . . who inhabit the world youâre building. Panelists: Linda Baker, Tim Waggoner, Kerrie Hughes, John Helfers