Nebula Conference 2024 Online

June 07, 2024

Creating Authentic Characters

June 7, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Linda Kao, A. J. Hackwith, Michael Solis, Arley Sorg and Chris Arnone (moderator)
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Every story needs its heroes and villains, but how do writers create characters that feel so developed they might step right off the page? What makes an idea become a fully fleshed out person that readers want to spend time with? In this panel, we’ll explore how to develop such characters, including processes and tips for creating complex personalities that come alive.

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Uncategorized: What to Do About Books that Defy Genres

June 7, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy, K.R. Monin, Sarah Guan (moderator) and LP Kindred
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Genres help with marketing and setting expectations for readers, but what should you do when your new story idea doesn’t seem to fit into any existing niche?
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Interactive Fiction: What is It, Why Write It?

June 7, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Matt Toner (moderator), Stewart Baker, Alex Kingsley and Kimberly Unger
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An introduction to interactive fiction (AKA text games), including resources for those who want to try their hand at writing a no-graphics, low-programming game and publishing it online for others to play.
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Writing LGBTQIA+ Characters

June 7, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Clara Ward, Risa Wolf, Robin Rowland, Alex Penland (moderator) and Ben Francisco
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Join us as we discuss how to explore LGBTQIA+ identities and experiences through our characters and their journeys.

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Monstrous Women

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Vela Roth, Claire Davon, Julia Vee and M. S. Ewing (moderator)
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Sirens, witches, gorgons, banshees, and more. A discussion of how femininity has been portrayed as monstrous, both historically and in storytelling, and how those tropes are being developed/expanded in modern times.
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Putting Together A Short Fiction Collection

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Philip Fracassi, Rachael Kuintzle, Alex Kingsley and Lawrence C. Connolly (moderator)
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A panel discussion on crafting single author short fiction collections that generate an impact, featuring authors of some recently acclaimed collections.

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Learning to Teach Genre

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Erin Roberts, Anthony Eichenlaub, Rebecca M. Zornow, Erich Werner (moderator) and Laura Picklesimer
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Whether it’s to diversify your income stream or simply to pass on the writing wisdom you’ve gained over the years, teaching can be a fulfilling addition to your writing career. Panelists will discuss how to get into teaching gigs, put together compelling classes, and work with students of all skill levels. Sometimes the best way to learn is to teach, and the best way to express your creativity is to help others express theirs.
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Writing and Navigating Publishing as Persons with Disabilities

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Ada Hoffmann (moderator), Sumiko Saulson, Effie Seiberg and Victoria Navarra
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Authors with disabilities discuss their experiences writing, navigating the industry, and reaching audiences.
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Setting as Character: Making Livable, Memorable Worlds

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: R.B. Lemberg, Talulah Sullivan, SL Huang and Rob Costello (moderator)
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This panel will deal with capturing ideas to build worlds that breathe as much life into your stories and the characters you place in them.
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Rays of Sunshine in a Bleak Middle Grade and Young Adult Publishing Landscape

June 7, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Jonathan P. Brazee, J. Dianne Dotson and Sarah Branson (moderator)
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With softening sales, books bans, and lasting reverberations from the pandemic, the middle-grade and YA publishing landscape can look bleak. But is there anything to be optimistic about? In this panel, we don our mining helmets and prepare to dig deep in search of optimism and positive news.
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