This is a different variation of the European 4-in-1 weave dicebag previously taught. We will add more color and finish it in a different fashion than before! All supplies are yours to keep as well as the instructions and tools!
Learn the byzantine and box chain to make a really amazing badge lanyard! The same techniques can be used to make jewelry or even to finish the edges of chain clothing. All supplies are yours to keep as well as the instructions and tools!
Characters are king in literature, and New York Times Bestselling author Michael Stackpole brings you a toolbox full of techniques to create compelling and memorable characters. Readers read for and remember characters, and after this course, yours will be unforgettable, which will keep them coming back for more.
LARP costumes have to look good and be durable, and they often shouldn't resemble our mundane world. We'll talk about assembling and modifying found objects to look original or unreal, and creating the feel of a certain era or genre -- even for the novice costumer. Remember --No Budget, No Skills, No Problem!
Do you have an upcoming game that features dancing? Do you WANT to have a game that features dancing? Come learn the basics of social dancing, how to put together performances, and how to successfully incorporate dancing into your larps! No experience or partner necessary.
So, you've got your pile of 100,000 words. What now? New York Times Bestselling author Michael Stackpole guides you through the intricacies of actually editing your novel. He'll cover those tough questions, like what needs to be trimmed, where do things need to be tightened, and what to do when characters are present, but just not engaged in the story. He'll even provide that key bit of advice so you know when your book is ready to send away.
Want armor, without investing in metalworking or risking toxic chemicals? We'll cover alternative armoring for historical and fantasy costumes with a variety of readily-available materials. You can even make a piece to take home yourself!
Found object costuming is often derided as "ghetto cosplay" -- but they aren't the same, and found object costuming doesn't have to be bad! There's an art to costuming from the unexpected, and a good found object costume can rival a sewn-from-scratch project. Come and learn how to make truly fantastic costumes out of what's in your closet, your local second-hand store, or even your trash!
So you've got a manuscript, and you want to sell it . . . but where? We'll look at markets for novels, short stories, and articles. And we'll teach you how to search for hungry marketplaces you can pitch to. We'll even give you a list of publications and publishers that will help.