Beyond the Speculative: How Reading Other Genres Can Help Your Writing
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Can reading mysteries, romance, or contemporary fiction make your spec fic stronger? Panelists including Philippa Ballantine and Crystal Connor discuss the question.
Whether you’re a blogging veteran or are completely new to it, Lucy Snyder is here to steer you away from trouble and toward a great blogging experience for you and your readers.
In an interactive seminar, New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole will work you through the rigors of creating realistic characters and show you how to make them grow within a story.
Writing is a creative endeavour, but it's also a business. Which means ... you need a business plan. Shanna Germain, Matt Forbeck, Chrostopher Husberg, and Keith Law discuss making one.
But...But...That's MY Book!: Staying Motivated in a Sea of Comparative Work
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Networking is an important part of the industry, but authors aren't leeches. Anton Strout, Brady McReynolds, Crystal Connor, and Carol Berg give tips on how to be sure to give as well as take.
Many authors in the science fiction and fantasy genre are also gamers, but does it make them better writers? Bruce Cordell, Gregory A. Wilson, Kirk Dougal, and Matt Forbeck discuss their experience.
Horror and suspense writers want to captivate their readers without grossing them out, or worse, boring them. Lucy Snyder, Richard Byers, and others discuss how much detail is necessary.
Relationships are the backbone of your story. Our panelists Kristin McFarland and Christopher Husberg discuss writing realistic friendships, romantic partners, frenemies, and more.
Is the high point of your story making you feel low? Panelists including Holly West and A. E. Greenwood discuss making the climax of your novel pay off for readers.
Gen Con Writer's Symposium Co-Directors Melanie Meadors and Kelly Swails recap the convention, give away goodies, and solicit suggestions for next year.