Everything you need to know and not know about the basic techniques and ingredients of medieval European cuisine - complete with roasts, vegetables, pies, sauces, and desserts - complete with a demonstration and full meal. A booklet will be provided to each participant with full recipes for all the dishes made. Due to limited facilities, special dietary requirements cannot be accommodated.
In some cases the plot of a book drives the characters. However, characters that instead drive the plot can make for a more compelling story. In this hour we'll focus closely on how to grow your plot from your main characters.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. A novel is a huge undertaking, written over weeks or months, and the plot has to hold it all together. From creating an outline to maintaining flexibility, this workshop gives you the insider knowledge that will separate you from all of your peers.
Craft the end at the beginning! Work your story backward! Simply decide how you want your tale to conclude, and we'll help you figure out how to get there from page one.
Nothing defines a character like a signature weapon or jewelry. Imagine Zoe Washburne without guns, Gimli without an axe. Don't let your amazing costume be brought down by a foil-over-cardboard sword when you can make something that completes your look! Topics include economical non-toxic methods of creating body armor and hall-safe swords as well as creating props to abide by con rules. Also you'll make a hall-safe gun to take with you!
Read & Critique: Donald Bingle, John Helfers, Jennifer Broszek
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Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have three to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the “critique sandwich” method. Attendance is limited to those being critiqued, pre-registration is required.
Read & Critique: Jean Rabe, Kerrie Hughes, Anton Strout
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Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have up to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the 'critique sandwich' method. Attendance is strictly limited to those being critiqued. Pre-registration is required.
Read & Critique: Kelly Swails, Marc Tassin, Wes Nicholson
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Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have up to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the 'critique sandwich' method. Attendance is strictly limited to those being critiqued. Pre-registration is required.
Read & Critique: Robert Farnsworth, Gregory Wilson, and Dylon Birtolo
Description:
Have your prose critiqued by professionals. Presenters will have up to five minutes to read their material. They will receive verbal critiques based on the 'critique sandwich' method. Attendance is limited to those being critiqued, pre-registration is required.