Jason Sanford, a finalist for the Nebula and Philip K. Dick Awards, will offer 10 unique tips to jump-start your writing and help take it to the next level.
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These tips apply to all fiction genres along with both novel-length fiction and short fiction. Jason will discuss each of these tips, give examples of them from other authors, and demonstrate how you can use them to your benefit. He'll also answer questions on both writing and the publishing industry. Featuring: Jason Sanford #gcws #classroom #writing
Anthony W. Eichenlaub teaches how to get started with short stories in science fiction, fantasy, or horror: write them, sell them, make them your own.
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Short stories are a huge part of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. They're the perfect medium for early writers to hone their craft and for experienced writers to show off their storytelling skills. Short stories can be a wild experiment in style and form. Learn how to get started in this unique medium: how to write them, how to sell them, and how to make them your own. Featuring: Anthony W. Eichenlaub #gcws #classroom #writing
Are you an author hoping to turn your novel into a game? Have questions about how the gaming industry works with authors? Form a plan with a 20-year veteran to achieve your goal.
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Are you an author hoping to turn your novel into a game? Have questions about how the gaming industry works with authors? Glean insights from a 20-year veteran to achieve your goal. In this business-centric workshop, Monica Valentinelli will help you navigate different pathways to show you how you can transform your stories into games. You'll walk away with a plan and the means to navigate the space more confidently. Featuring: Monica Valentinelli #gcws #classroom #tabletop #videogames
Join game designers and writers C. S. E. Cooney and Carlos Hernandez for an Infernal Salon, an interactive workshop for creatives at all stages of writing.
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Need a little fuel for your creative engine? Enjoy a bit of macabre inspiration? Love the company of other writers? Join us for an Infernal Salon! First, we deal out writing prompts from our "Deck of Destiny," a spooky deck of cards that is the core mechanic of our new TTPRG, "Negocios infernales." Then we set a timer for 20 minutes. Every writer in the room creates something new, inspired by the card prompts: story, poem, song, play--anything! (Finishing a piece isn't necessary or even likely! Everyone's in the same boat.) At the end of twenty minutes, we use the rest of the time to share our new works with each other! Much revelry is had by all! Featuring: C. S. E. Cooney, Carlos Hernandez #gcws #experience
Poet Brandon O'Brien leads a practical workshop about writing speculative verse, including simple exercises to channel the speculative in your own poetic expressions!
Award-winning author Marie Bilodeau teaches techniques to get past writers block: taking *your* unique style into account.
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Writers know itentire weeks, month, *years* can go by without words on the page. Join this workshop for tips and tricks on how to keep the words flowing, and get from "I want to write" to "I'm writing." There's no one path nor one style that works for everyone, so prepare for a variety of different techniques and ideas. Bring a notebook! Featuring: Marie Bilodeau #gcws #classroom #writing
Breaking out of Revision Hell: Revising and Editing
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Join LaShawn M. Wanak as she discusses several methods to revise and edit your drafts as well as managing time and sanity.
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Stuck in Revision Hell? Finished NaNoWriMo and now you're struggling with what to do next? Afraid to approach your manuscript because you've rewritten and revised so many times, you've lost sight of the original story? This workshop is here to help. Featuring: LaShawn M. Wanak #gcws #classroom #editing
In this interactive workshop, Bryan Young guides you through building a tool kit of resources to help you get ready to embark on your novel.
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This workshop will help you flesh out the world, and characters, and leave you at the end with a tangible plan to move forward on your next book! Featuring: Bryan Young #gcws #classroom #writing
Award-winning author Marie Bilodeau teaches methods to build a stable, profitable career as a writer.
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From copywriting, IP writing, and traditionally and indie publishing, there's money to be made from your words. This 101 workshop will help you get an idea of the writing landscape, and the work that'll help you get where you want to be. This workshop is not for the impatient or those looking for "quick rich schemes" (insert mad laughter). Rather, this is for those serious about taking steps toward a full time writing career. Featuring: Marie Bilodeau #gcws #classroom #publishing #writerlife
Join Gabrielle Harbowy from Corvisiero Literary Agency for a discussion demystifying the art of finding comp titles for your manuscript.
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Agents and editors often request "comp titles," but what are they, how do you find them, why do you need them, and what information should they convey? Comp titles are comparable published books that would appeal to a similar readership as your novel. Join Gabrielle Harbowy from Corvisiero Literary Agency for a discussion and Q/A of all this and more. Featuring: Gabrielle Harbowy #gcws #classroom #publishing