In between traditional publishing and self-publishing lies the land of small press. Authors who’ve been published by small publishers and editors or directors of small publishing companies discuss the joys and stresses of taking part in this alternative path to publication.

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Join us to explore how science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative genres can be used to challenge heteronormative assumptions and envision new possibilities for queer representation.

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Read more about The Queer Imagination: Using SFF to Explore LGBTQ+ Identities, Relationships, and Experiences

How do you know when a story shouldn’t be inflated or deflated simply to fit traditional market standards? What happens when a manuscript is too long for the short story markets, but too short to be considered a novel? This panel will blend craft and business to explore how authors can approach novella and novelette projects, as well as publication paths in an area with limited opportunities.

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Read more about The Case for the Awkward Length

Confused about how crowdfunding works and wondering if there are other options? This panel will discuss current and emerging strategies, crowdfunding campaigns, and other ideas for financing your creative projects.

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What is the future of the Caribbean? What kinds of futures are Caribbean writers imagining from the rich, complicated history of archipelagoes they call home? How are the African, European, Asian, and Indigenous aspects of Caribbean history, identity, and heritage incorporated in the stories and worlds of Caribbean creators? In this panel, we celebrate Caribbean writers and discuss the promise, challenges, and politics of speculative fiction set in or inspired by the Caribbean. We use an inclusive definition of the Caribbean to include everyone from indigenous peoples like the Kalinago, Taíno, Ciguayo, Guanahatabey, and Garifuna, to diasporic African peoples like the Yoruba, migrants from South and East Asia, and the European powers that colonized the region. Topics discussed include the race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and the legacies of past and ongoing colonialisms in the region.

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Our panel of debut middle grade and YA SFF authors share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the debut year. Tips for marketing to libraries and bookstores, how to set up launch events, and how to avoid marketing burnout.

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Hear from a panel of seasoned indie and small press published authors about their tips for creating a high-quality SFF book that rivals books produced by corporate publishing. Where do they source editors? What steps do they take to produce a book? Hear tips for when to do-it-yourself and what is best hired out to a professional.

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Read more about Beyond the 99¢ eBook: Producing Quality Indie SFF Novels

Building a big world? Learn ways authors can make their worlds feel vast and immersive for readers without losing track of the details.

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Read more about Creating Vast Worlds and Keeping Track of Them

Everyone talks about all the things that authors *should* do, especially when it comes to indie publishing. But everything doesn’t work for everyone. Get some tips, tricks, and insights from authors who have gone their own way when it comes to indie publishing.

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Read more about Indie Publishing: Go Your Own Way

As a medium, the short story offers the unique opportunity for experimentation. Join us as we explore unconventional and unique narrative techniques in notable short stories.

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Read more about Unusual Short Story Formats