Who needs zombies and vampires? Ghosts are the original undead, and they’ve haunted our imaginations for thousands of years. Our panelists explore ways you can use the restless dead in your stories.
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Who needs zombies and vampires? Ghosts are the original undead, and they’ve haunted our imaginations for thousands of years. Our panelists explore ways you can use the restless dead in your stories, discuss why ghosts still excite us, and seek to inspire you with a few real life ghost stories.
In the constantly shifting world of publishing today, sometimes your best course of action is to go it alone. With the help of our panelists, learn to navigate the open waters of self-publishing.
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In the constantly shifting world of publishing today, sometimes your best course of action is to go it alone. It can be a risky proposition, but with the expert advice of our panelists, you’ll learn to navigate the open waters of self-publishing. From advice on using Kickstarter to fund your book to online self-publishing services, they’ll make sure you’re on the right track.
Our panelists discuss some of their favorite opening lines and give you tips on how you can craft opening sentences that will capture the attention of a reader (and hopefully an agent and editor too!)
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‘Call me Ishmael.’ A great opening line hooks the reader and keeps him turning the pages. Our panelists discuss some of their favorite opening lines and give you tips on how you can craft opening sentences that will capture the attention of a reader (and hopefully an agent and editor too!)
Setting the proper mood for your story is vital, but it requires finesse. Our panelists divulge how to use language, structure, and setting to create the perfect mood for your tale.
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Setting the proper mood for your story is vital, but it requires finesse. Our panelists divulge how to use language, structure, and setting to create the perfect mood for your tale. Plus, get tips on how to maintain the mood without losing your literary voice.
Lots of people want to write, but what does it mean to be a writer? Our panelists illuminate the writer’s life and discuss the differences between “writers” and “people who write.
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Lots of people want to write, but what does it mean to be a writer? Our panelists illuminate the writer’s life and discuss the differences between “writers” and “people who write.” From daily word counts to writer’s block, they explore the joys and challenges of the writer’s craft, and offer advice to help you achieve your dreams.
Magic isn’t just fiction—it’s been a vital part of the human experience since the dawn of history. Learn how to use real-world traditions to create richer, more believable magic in your stories.
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Magic isn’t just fiction. It’s been a vital part of the human experience since the dawn of history. Our panelists discuss the role magic has played throughout history, how magic is viewed in our world today, and how you can apply these ideas to create richer, more believable magic in your stories. They also look at when realism helps and when you’re better off just letting your character throw a fireball.
How much does armor weigh? How fast can a horse run? How far can a longbow shoot? And why is it important to know these things? Our panelists show you how to add a dose of realism to your fantasy.
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How much does armor really weigh? How fast can a horse run? How far can a longbow shoot? And why is it important to know these things? Make your writing feel “real” even when you’re penning a fantasy story. Believable fiction has a measure of fact. Our panelists show you how to add a dose of realism.
Hollywood has painted a vivid image of modern combat in our minds, but what’s the reality? Our panelists separate fact from fiction to help you inject a dose of realism into your modern combat scenes.
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Hollywood has painted a vivid image of modern combat in our minds, but what’s the reality? From what it really means to be “shell shocked” to the effect of firing a large caliber weapon in an elevator, our panelists separate fact from fiction and help you to inject a dose of realism into your modern and futuristic combat scenes.
Being funny is serious business! When should you inject humor into your manuscript? And how do you do it effectively? Our panelists teach you how to tickle your readers’ funny bones.
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Being funny is serious business! When should you inject humor into your manuscript? And how do you do it effectively? Our panelists teach you how to tickle your readers’ funny bones.
Learn to craft terrifying tales that leave your readers hiding under the covers. We’ll discuss tried-and-true techniques that will let you turn out triumphant tales of terror!
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Learn to craft terrifying tales that leave your readers hiding under the covers. In this panel, we discuss tried-and-true techniques that will let you turn out triumphant tales of terror. Whether you’re looking to probe the dark depths of the human psyche or send a chainsaw wielding maniac after your protagonist, our panelists tell you how to do it!