What does it take to break into the roleplaying game industry as writer or editor? Learn the pros and cons of freelancing for RPGs and advice on pitfalls to avoid.
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Many of us have been gamers of one sort of another much of our lives, and we continue to juggle that passion with less-fun responsibilities, like paying the bills. But there are ways to make a living developing and working on games! It's a challenging industry, for sure, and no one's career path is quite the same as another's. Come learn about one author's professional adventures in the gaming world and get some advice on how to break in (and mistakes to avoid).
Meet Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn and Stormlight series as well as the final Wheel of Time books. Ask him about his books, his projects, or anything else you're dying to know!
Meet Author Guest of Honor, Charlaine Harris, bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse Series (aka True Blood)! Ask her about her new series or anything else you're dying to know!
Meet Mercedes Lackey, the bestselling author of the legendary Valdemar series. Ask her about her books, her latest projects, or anything else you're dying to know!
Each attendee reads something they've written, & our panel of experienced authors provide on-the-spot feedback. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get personal feedback on your work!
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Each attendee reads something they've written, and our panel of experienced authors provide on-the-spot feedback. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get personal feedback on your work! Only participants will be allowed in the room during the Read & Critique session. Each attendee should come prepared with a few pages of their writing (typically 5-10 minutes worth). Attendees should also bring material for taking notes. Attendees who are unable able to read their own work should talk to the facilitator at the start of the session and we'll make special arrangements for you.Writer's Craft: Writing What You Don't Know