Thursday, June 13:
10am-11am: Short Stories: How do you plot something that’s only 5k? How do you know it’s going to come out that long? Tips and tricks to crafting a good short story. Lucy Snyder (M), Carlos Hernandez, Cat Rambo
3pm-4pm: Reading for Writers: How important is it for a writer to be well-read? Are there books every writer should know? Come for a lively debate on something every writer knows something about: reading. Mercedes Lackey, Cat Rambo, Tracy Chowdhury, Addie J. King, Gregory A. Wilson (M)
Friday, June 14:
10am-11am: Effective Illusions: How do you make a reader feel as though they’re actually there in the world you’ve created? Join our panelists for tips and tricks on building worlds that are evocative, enchanting, and above all, so immersive you can lose yourself in it and forget you’re reading. Carlos Hernandez, Cat Rambo (M), Doc Myers
Saturday, June 15:
10am-11am: Professional Writing Organizations: What is SFWA and what does it offer? What about HWA? IAMTW? Which ones should you join—if any? Cat Rambo, Jennifer Brozek, Aaron Rosenberg (M)
3pm-4pm: Branding & Marketing Yourself and Your Content: Running a podcast, releasing short fiction for free, blogging, Tweeting, etc. All the different ways to identify and bring more attention to your writing and your brand. Larry Dixon, Michael R. Underwood, Robyn King, Cat Rambo, Gregory A. Wilson (M)
