This bag is truly amazing. It has 20 sides and is hand stitched to perfection. The top 5 sides open to reveal the inside of the bag, and a drawstring will keep the contents safe.
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Making this bag will take about the full class time, but should be finished and ready to show off at the con. It is 6 inches in diameter, which leaves plenty of room inside for your dice collection, short wallet, or other items.
Write Club is a regular game writing event held during gaming cons! It’s an improvisational writing challenge; offering opportunities to write humorous takes on topics game writers regularly face. The Gen Con edition, led by Alexander Bevier and Richard Dansky, will serve as a lighthearted chance for new writers to get a sense of game writing while also showcasing their sense of humor. Fun will be had by all! Track: GCWS Event.
Dr. David Niecikowski, a 24 year industry veteran, will present practical and research recommended techniques on writing comprehensible rulebooks. Free 200 page and 251 page PDFs will be provided.
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Presented comprehensible rulebook recommendations are based on Dr. Niecikowski's dissertation findings that were co-constructed by 21 solicited surveyed industry experts and informed by unsolicited public forum comments by 541 users on the website Boardgamegeek. (1) Topics from the provided 200 page PDF include: reviewed literature recommendations on document design and BGG user feedback. (2) Topics from the provided 251 page PDF include a performance list co-constructed with surveyed experts. The list presents 92 weighted features organized in 10 categories: overview, components, content, examples, language, terms, reference, emphasis, format, and visuals. In addition, evaluation results of published rulebooks using the performance list are detailed.
Writer Kelli Fitzpatrick teaches techniques of effective flash fiction.
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In this workshop, learn tips and tricks for writing flash fiction: stories under 1,000 words from writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. Workshop covers elements of flash fiction, interactive practice, fast drafting time, discussion of markets for sci-fi/fantasy flash, and if time permits, some example feedback on volunteer participant work. Appropriate for beginners and experienced writers. Please bring a pen and paper or a charged device. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques of marketing and selling children's books.
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In this workshop, traditionally-published children's author George Jreije whose books sold at two six-figure auctions, will teach the keys to effectively writing, marketing, and selling children's novels to publishers, will centered on the experience of the teacher. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques to keep writing and selling in mind while writing graphic novels.
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Graphic novels are exploding in popularity, especially among younger readers. In this workshop, author George Jreije, who sold a graphic novel series to a major publisher at auction, will equip attendees with the knowledge to begin writing their own graphic novels with the intention to publish. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Editor Diana M. Pho teaches how to write to optimize your written work to be friendly to be recorded in audio.
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Podcasts, audio dramas, audiobooks, and more--storytelling for the ear has exploded in the past few years. Interested in making sure your script can hit the right notes? Join Special Guest Diana M. Pho for a presentation on craft elements to consider in this medium, whether you are new to audio writing, interested in adapting prose for audio, or looking to learn more about how the industry works. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Lewd Alfred Douglas (performer, former Dr. Sketchy's producer) and Anja Keister (performer, model) host an evening of fantasy sketching with multiple models. Come and go or stay the whole time.
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Lewd Alfred Douglas (perfomer, former Dr. Sketchy's producer) and Anja Keister (performer, model) host an evening of fantasy sketching with multiple models including the beautiful Lua Stardust and Stephanie Michelle. Come and go or stay the whole time. Sketchers are highly encouraged to bring their own art supplies as we will only be able to bring minimal supplies.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents his three week program for preparing yourself to write a novel.
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This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. This program is a practical, kick-in-the-pants place to start your career.