Characters are king in literature and New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. 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.
When can you quote your favorite poem or song? When can you write an “authorized” sequel? What is the status of fan fiction? Do you have rights in ‘shared world’ fiction? How can you protect your own work? Is it safe to send your novel to a publisher? What are the limits of fair use? What do you own? We’ll cover what every author should know with respect to copyright in literary works. A must for serious writers.
You've spent hours creating the perfect costume, but it doesn't get the attention it deserves, or you want to make your FO costume seem much more. The answer is presentation! Learn to characterize your movement, speech, & gestures. Can you walk like a man or a woman at will? Change your age or your personality? Also, we'll discuss performance for hallway or stage and writing a skit that will become a crowd favorite. Active participation here!
Many fantasy costumes include non-human bits. We'll discuss small, hallway-friendly wings, larger wings for stage, realistic working wings, and other animal attachments such as horns, tails, and more! Learn what makes the difference between a cheesy costume and a striking accessory. Finally, you'll make a pair of hall-safe wings to wear out and enjoy. Be the first on your block to have stylish wearable wings!
Professors Mathew A. Powers from the IUPUI School of Informatics and Educator Paul Bohart from the Cinncinati Day School combine their talents in video game character creation and share with you tricks and techniques for you to create your own.
There’s no doubt the Internet is a great writing tool. But if you spend too much time hooked to it, you won’t have time to write. We’ll show you what resources are worth using, what you should stay away from, and how to avoid Internet addiction. We’ll also look at web pages, blogs, Twitter, and various writer-help sites.
Can you use real characters in fiction? Can Uncle Roger sue you if you put him in a book? Is Attila the Hun fair game? Is changing the names enough to solve the problem? Do disclaimers at the front of the book work? When should you consult a lawyer? How can you protect yourself? Join us for an explanation of defamation and privacy and learn how to distinguish risky material from content you can use. A must for writers.
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 and more specialized materials. You can even make a piece to take home yourself!
Want to be able to make your own armor from Halo? The 405th Infantry Division, the leading costuming community in Halo, wants to show you how! In this workshop, we will help you transform your armor from bland to bip-bap-bam with painting techniques and examples! Participants of all three workshops are entered into our prize raffle for a chance to win valuable community-made props!