With a decade or more age difference between many writers and the YA protagonists they write about, we look at tips for writing younger characters that still feel real to the reader.
What makes a story YA? What types of stories work for a YA book? Does your hero have to take his shirt off? Explore these and other YA mysteries in this exploration of what makes a story "YA."
d20Monkey & Dick Jokes 3: An Hour with Brian Patterson
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The 3rd-Annual Q&A session with Brian Patterson, creator of the webcomic d20Monkey. Join us as he answers questions about his comics, gaming, and generally tries to entertain a room of people.
Guildies! Our first annual meet up where it all started! If you are new to this band of fans or are interested in joining come talk to a member. The only requirement is to be a fan of The Guild.
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Guildies! Our first annual meet up where it all started three years ago as nine of us waited for the advertised posted panel for the The Guild. Only to have out hopes crushed when it was a "website glitch from the previous year". But we banded together and forged a friendship and group. Yes we are a guild of fans for The Guild! If you are new to this band of fans or is interested in joining I suggest you talk to a member. We are all very friendly, but you can also just show up and talk to us at the event. Pretty much the only requirement is to be a fan of The Guild.
Back after a year off, this popular event brings Game Masters together to discuss how to handle issues, tweaks, and problems at the gaming table. Novice & veteran GMs are welcome!
A Song of Ice & Fire Roleplaying and the Chronicle System
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Based on George R.R. Martin's Westeros, ASIF allows you to play out the intrigues of this rich setting. We'll also discuss the Chronicle System materials, which expand the scope of the rule set.
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Come meet Line Developer Joseph Carriker and see what the gaming in the world of Westeros is about. We'll discuss direction for the line, plus plans for additional Chronicle System materials, providing deeper options and new rules for use in any setting utilizing the game's rules engine.
Whether the source material is a comic, a novel or a movie it's going to need to be adapted from the original in order to be fun and engaging in its game form. Our guests talk about how that's done.
Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss tells stories, reads from his books, and has an awesome time with his fans. Prepare for passionate cussing, laughter, and an outside chance of the Rothfuss singing.
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Join New York Times Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss as he tells stories, reads from his books, answers questions, and has an all-around awesome time with his fans. Be prepared for passionate cussing, joking and laughter, and an outside chance of the Rothfuss singing.