Just like in real life, not all relationships are romantic. How can authors create friendships that are satisfying to readers? Anton Strout, Aaron Rosenberg, and Lucy Snyder discuss.
Elizabeth Bear, Bruce Cordell, Daniel Myer, and Aaron Rosenberg discuss food in times of feast and famine in science fiction and fantasy.
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What will people eat in the future? How will it be packaged? What should fantasy adventurers bring on their quest, and what will be served when they feast with the king? Elizabeth Bear, Bruce Cordell, Daniel Myer, and Aaron Rosenberg discuss.
In games, dialogue has gameplay & character-oriented functions. Toiya Finley introduces important roles dialogue plays in narrative design and gives techniques for writing effective dialogue.
Branching dialogue is featured in narrative-focused video games and allows players to forge their own paths through the story. Carrie Patel gives writers a high-level overview of how to implement it.
Alethea Kontis, Bill Fawcett, Debbie Smith, Gail Z. Martin, and Julie Heung share some dos and don'ts about getting reviews, as well as tips for etiquette.
Instagram is more popular than ever. How can authors use it effectively and naturally to engage with readers? Anton Strout, Shanna Germain, Keith Law, and Karen Bovenmyer have some ideas.
Can painting, knitting, or filmmaking make you a better writer? Dylan Birtolo, Karen Bovenmyer, and Chantelle Osman discuss the intrinsically linked nature of the arts.
Sci-fi and fantasy authors create vibrant, detailed worlds that suck their readers in. This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake lets you in on some of the secrets used to create such world.
How can authors make the most of their social media presence? What are some tricks of the trade that can help visibility without going too far? Alethea Kontis, Jerry Gordon, Richard Lee Byers discuss.
How do you write a book summary that will appeal to readers? Do only indies need to know this skill or can it help everyone? Marco Palmieri, James Lowder, Gail Z. Martin, & Debbie Smith have answers!