Come hear James SA Corey (otherwise known as Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) talk about their Expanse series, the television show and game based on their work, writing, and much more!
Light Troops, the Small War, the War of the Outposts
Summary:
The role of light troops in warfare has been called the small war or the war of the outposts but they’ve been around since warfare began and laid the foundation for much of modern war. Robert Mosher
Science is cool, but where is the line between helping mankind and megalomania? How much sacrifice for science is too much? Patrick Tomlinson, Robyn Bennis, and Toiya Finley discuss.
Magic, by definition, is fake. However, in a fantasy novel it is a fact of the world as much as gravity or physics. But how to make it feel real to the reader? Maxwell Alexander Drake discusses.
Mastering Fiction - Connective Tissue: Advanced Techniques to Create Stories that Resonate
Summary:
In this seminar from Bradley P. Beaulieu, learn about how to use viewpoint to strengthen the story as a whole and work with the material that’s already there to make it strong and vibrant.
Mastering Fiction - It's All Entertainment Part 1: Crafting a Story that's Fun to Read
Summary:
Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. (Part 1 of 2)
Description:
Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. Topics include: story development, openings, presenting backstory, writing sparely, and pacing. Part 1 of 2
Mastering Fiction - It's All Entertainment Part 2: Crafting a Story That's Fun to Read
Summary:
This seminar from Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. (Part 2/2)
Description:
This seminar from Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. Topics: maximizing immersion, adding your own spin, nailing your ending, and more. (Part 2 of 2)
Mastering Fiction - Pattern Recognition: Challenging Your Readers to Create Stories that Compel
Summary:
Bradley P. Beaulieu teaches how to draw your reader in by challenging their expectations, and take character building, plot progression, plot twists and setbacks, and world building to the next level.