Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches advanced story creation techniques. Learn how to take a story that feels loose and directionless and make it strong and vibrant by maximizing elements already there.
Bradley P. Beaulieu provides a detailed discussion of creating a compelling, vibrant world from scratch, extrapolating from history, or shading our own world to create a unique setting for your novel.
Fantasy novels are commonly set in medieval Europe, except the food which is usually wrong. Learn from Daniel Myers how medieval cuisine worked and how to create believable fictional foodways.
Midpoint is considered one of the most important moments for character development in a story. Christopher Husberg, Kristen Britain, Bill Fawcett, and Elizabeth Vaughan tell you how to get it right.
Can modern writers set their stories in historical settings and ignore the historical baggage at the same time? David Mack, Kristen Britain, Richard Byers, and karen Bovenmyer talk about it.
Networking and Promotion for Creators in the Online Age: Twitch TV, Podcasts, and Patreon
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Speculative fiction author Gregory A. Wilson discusses creating a successful online presence through social media, platforms like Kickstarter and Patreon, and live streaming platforms like Twitch.
Networking is an important part of the industry, but authors aren't leeches. Matt Forbeck, Gabrielle Harbowy, and Chris Bell give tips on how to be sure to give as well as take.
Come watch our intrepid adventurers battle their way through Gregory A. Wilson's Forbidden Library! All bets are off and nothing is guaranteed (well, except for an ax in the back).