Learn to create intense, believable combat scenes that clip along without throwing your reader off balance. Our panelists teach you everything you need to know to craft amazing man-to-man battles.
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The duel to the death between the hero and his nemesis is a staple of fiction. How do you create intense, believable combat scenes that clip along without throwing your reader off balance? How much detail do you need and how long should the fight go on? How do you make a fight scene more than just a bunch of dramatic thrusts and parries? Our panelists discuss these very questions and many more!
The old saying, ‘It’s who you know,’ is as true in publishing as in any other business. Join our panelists as they explore the fine art of networking.
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The old saying, ‘It’s who you know,’ is as true in publishing as in any other business. Join our panelists as they explore the fine art of networking. Learn which hands to shake, which calls to make, and where to go to make sure that your networking efforts pay off!
Do you write for the love of language? Is your favorite author one whose prose borders on poetry? Learn to use language to captivate your readers while avoiding the dreaded “purple prose.”
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Do you read or write for the love of language? Is your favorite author one whose prose borders on poetry? Learn to use language to captivate your readers while avoiding the dreaded “purple prose.”
Our panelists have full-time careers and have managed to write a plethora of short fiction, novels, and trilogies. They’ll share their techniques for fitting it all in.
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You have a day job. Or you’re a full-time student. Maybe you’re a stay-at-home mom who has kids underfoot. How can you juggle the “real world” and find time to write that novel you’ve always dreamed about? Our panelists have full-time careers and have managed to write a plethora of short fiction, novels, and trilogies. One even landed on the USA Today bestseller’s list. They’ll share their techniques for fitting it all in.
Passing the Torch—Writing in Another Author’s Voice
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Every author has her own voice, but what happens when you need to write in someone else’s? From ghost writing to co-authoring to inheriting an series, learn how to write with another writer’s voice.
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Every author has her own voice, but what happens when you’re supposed to write in someone else’s? From ghost writing to co-authoring to inheriting an existing series, authors often have to write to match another writer’s style. Learn how to stay true to your own muse while matching the voice of another author.
Our panelists discuss some of their favorite endings and offer tips for closing out your stories in ways that leave the reader both satisfied and wanting more!
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When a reader gets to the last page of your story, you need a better ending than ‘they lived happily ever after’ if you want them coming back for more. Our panelists discuss some of their favorite endings and offer tips for closing out your stories in ways that leave the reader both satisfied and wanting more!
Get expert advice on creating perfect plots! Design plots that keep your story moving and your readers racing eagerly to the next page. Plus, learn how to properly present your plot in an outline.
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Get expert advice on creating perfect plots! Our panelists walk you through the process of designing plots that keep your story moving and your readers racing eagerly to the next page. Plus, learn how to present your plot in an outline that will capture the interest of an agent or editor.
We’ve written short stories, novels, roleplaying game material, and more. You lead the discussion in this “anything goes” panel. Come pick our brains . . . if you dare!
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We’ve written short stories, novels, roleplaying game material, and more. You lead the discussion in this “anything goes” panel. Come pick our brains . . . if you dare!
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. This seminar gives you the insider knowledge that will separate you from all of your peers.
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New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. A novel is a huge undertaking, written over weeks or months, and the plot has to hold it all together. From creating an outline to maintaining flexibility, this seminar gives you the insider knowledge that will separate you from all of your peers.
Learn how to look at your work critically, tackle rewrites, and take criticism. Our team of expert editors offer sound advice for taking your diamond in the rough and making it shine!
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The ability to write a story that captures the reader’s imagination is important, but if you want to see your story in print you’ll need to learn to edit your writing. Learn how to look at your work critically, tackle rewrites, and take criticism. Our team of expert editors offer sound advice for taking your diamond in the rough and making it shine!