Mid-Career Writers

June 05, 2021

Taxes and Finances for Non-U.S. Writers Publishing in the United States (Sponsored by Kurth Lampe Worldwide)

June 5, 2021 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Authors who are based outside the United States discuss their financial experiences with a publishing industry that is largely based in New York City and offer tips to those in similar situations.

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Thinking Big, Publishing Small (sponsored by liminal Fiction)

June 5, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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

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Setting Boundaries (Sponsored by Podium Audio)

June 5, 2021 9:30 am to 10:30 am

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

June 4, 2021 9:30 am to 10:30 am

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

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

June 4, 2021 8:00 am to 9:00 am

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.

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