Writer Kelli Fitzpatrick teaches techniques of effective flash fiction.
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In this workshop, learn tips and tricks for writing flash fiction: stories under 1,000 words from writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. Workshop covers elements of flash fiction, interactive practice, fast drafting time, discussion of markets for sci-fi/fantasy flash, and if time permits, some example feedback on volunteer participant work. Appropriate for beginners and experienced writers. Please bring a pen and paper or a charged device. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Experienced writers discuss comic writing in licensed worlds and with established characters.
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Writing comics already takes unique considerations for spec-fic writers. How does that change when writing tie-in fiction? Join our panel of comic writers as they discuss their personal experiences regarding comic writing for established IP and tie-ins. Panelists: John Jackson Miller (moderator), Jennifer Brozek, Matt Forbeck, Dan Jolley, James Lowder. Track: GCWS Writing.
Writers discuss the array of tools available for writing.
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There are an array of tools to help writers organize their plot, their time, and their content. Join our panel of expert writers as they discuss which tools work best for what kind of writers (or writing). AI prose generation will not be discussed in this panel. Panelists: LaShawn M. Wanak (moderator), Derek Tyler Attico, Anthony W. Eichenlaub, Karen Menzel. Track: GCWS Tech.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques of marketing and selling children's books.
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In this workshop, traditionally-published children's author George Jreije whose books sold at two six-figure auctions, will teach the keys to effectively writing, marketing, and selling children's novels to publishers, will centered on the experience of the teacher. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques to keep writing and selling in mind while writing graphic novels.
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Graphic novels are exploding in popularity, especially among younger readers. In this workshop, author George Jreije, who sold a graphic novel series to a major publisher at auction, will equip attendees with the knowledge to begin writing their own graphic novels with the intention to publish. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Editor Diana M. Pho teaches how to write to optimize your written work to be friendly to be recorded in audio.
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Podcasts, audio dramas, audiobooks, and more--storytelling for the ear has exploded in the past few years. Interested in making sure your script can hit the right notes? Join Special Guest Diana M. Pho for a presentation on craft elements to consider in this medium, whether you are new to audio writing, interested in adapting prose for audio, or looking to learn more about how the industry works. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Expert tabletop roleplaying game writers discuss what you can expect in the process of writing for TTRPGs, and how it differs from other speculative fiction writing.
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Panelists: Carlos Hernandez (moderator), C. S. E. Cooney, James Lowder, Mostafa Haque. Track: GCWS Game Narrative.
Expert video game writers discuss what you can expect in the process of writing for video games, and how it differs from other speculative fiction writing.
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Panelists: Grace P. Fong (moderator), Toiya Kristen Finley, Mostafa Haque, Dan Jolley, Latoya Peterson. Track: GCWS Game Narrative.
Writers discuss experiences and techniques related to writing licensed fiction.
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How do you get to write in a licensed universe? Join our panel of expert writers as they discuss their path to writing in their favorite IP universes and how a writer like you might get there today. Panelists: Erik Scott de Bie (moderator), Richard Lee Byers, Erin M. Evans, Ajit George, Chris A. Jackson. Track: GCWS Career.
Horror writers and editors teach you how to send shivers down your readers' spines. You don't need to write in the horror genre to throw a good scare or three into your story. Panelists: Richard Lee Byers, Luke Johnson, Tim Waggoner, Linda Baker