Authors and editors discuss why they choose to publish with a small press rather than a “Big 5” house, including the ups and downs.

Read more about Thinking Big, Publishing Small (sponsored by liminal Fiction)

Authors across the publishing spectrum discuss how they interact with, acknowledge, and encourage their readers while maintaining personal boundaries.

Read more about Setting Boundaries (Sponsored by Podium Audio)

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.

Read more about Speed Date a Scientist (Sponsored by tor)

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.”

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

Writers explore the ways in which traditional workshop methods suppress the voices of writers of color and suggest ways to dismantle these structures for a more inclusive, anti-racist workshop.

Read more about Building an Anti-Racist Workshop (Sponsored by Clarion West)

Join indie authors as they discuss how to maximize paid advertisements, newsletter reach, and the promotional tactics that are working, now!

Read more about Being Your Own Marketer & Publicist: Promoting Your Novel (sponsored by liminal fiction)

Authors and agents discuss healthy strategies for maintaining a good business relationship—and how to know when it’s time to move on.

Read more about Maintaining A Good Relationship With Your Agent (sponsored by Tor)

Authors of middle grade and young adult science fiction discuss craft and career strategies to make this often hard-to-sell category more appealing to gatekeepers.

Read more about Middle Grade and Young Adult Literature… in Spaaaaace! (sponsored by 4theWords)