Game Writers

June 06, 2021

Dude, Where’s My Flying Car? NASA’s Future of Aviation

June 6, 2021 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Panelists: James Kenyon, Susan Gorton, Paul Dees and Shannon Eichorn (moderator)

NASA Aeronautics experts discuss the future of advanced air mobility, sustainable subsonic transports, commercial supersonic aircraft, and the future airspace needed to manage it all.

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Transitioning To Tabletop Games Writing (sponsored by 4thewords)

June 6, 2021 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Writers discuss what it takes to write well for TTRPGs, which skills transfer between mediums, and how to become comfortable with writing for both mainstream and indie tabletop games.

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June 05, 2021

Writing Speculative Justice (sponsored by L.E. grabowski)

June 5, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Authors discuss what we can and should be thinking about while building systems of justice into our speculative worlds.

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June 06, 2021

By Our Powers Combined: Writing Collaboratively (Sponsored by Tor)

June 6, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Writers across prose, games, and television share their collaboration stories and strategies.

 

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Beyond Three-Act Structure (sponsored by khōréō)

June 6, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Writers and creators question received wisdom, share their ideas on building story, and highlight various non-three-act structural approaches you can incorporate into your writing toolbox.

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June 04, 2021

This Ain’t the Hero’s Journey: Writing for Video Games (Sponsored by 4theWords)

June 4, 2021 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Panelists share tips, tricks, and approaches that keep players engaged, maintain player agency, and craft a story that builds and engages.

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What Sheltering-In Teaches Us About Our Speculative Worlds (Sponsored by Uncanny)

June 4, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Writers discuss what experiencing a real worldwide pandemic has taught them about crafting speculative worlds.

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June 06, 2021

Writing Through Pain and Fatigue (Sponsored by Tj Berry)

June 6, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Panelists discuss the methods that help them navigate writing through pain and fatigue, and share strategies for writers in similar situations.

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June 05, 2021

Speed Date a Scientist (Sponsored by tor)

June 5, 2021 8:00 am to 9:00 am

Northern Illinois University hosts short exciting talks by STEM experts and the reactions of speculative fiction authors to the research, technology, and artistry that will transform our future.

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June 04, 2021

Hometown Heroes: Working and Writing Globally (sponsored by khōréō)

June 4, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Writers from a variety of countries discuss their experiences, their goals, and what they might need from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers “of America.”

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