2023 Nebula Weekend

May 14, 2023

Welcome to the Writers’ Room

May 14, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Come meet our panel of experts who explore the collaborative environment of the TV writers’ room, what it’s like to write for TV, and other considerations when writing for the screen.

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Control Your Book Promotion

May 14, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Michael R. Underwood, KC Grifant, S.G. Blaise and Mark Coker (moderator)

Discover how to navigate the abundance of promotional options for your book, as well as tips, insights, and lessons learned from those who cold-called bookshops.

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Latine/x and Indigenous Perspectives

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Sydney Meeker, E.M. Markoff, E.G. Condé and Ruth Joffre (moderator)

This panel will focus on creating community, bridging difference, and challenging racism from within and without, from Latine/x and Indigenous perspectives.

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Sating the Need: Writing a Satisfying Romantic Subplot

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Want to perfect that romantic subplot to add character depth and, potentially, heat to your story? Panelists will discuss the purpose of romantic subplots, how to use them effectively, and what makes them satisfying for cross-genre readers.

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The Rise of AI and the Impact on Writers

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Panelists: Anna Ziegelhof, S.B. Divya, Tom Taulli and Kagan Tumer (moderator)

This panel will include discussions of AI tools—how they are developed, presented, and advanced—and how they could, should, or should not change the writing industry.

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The Landscape for Authors and Agents

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

Learn what agents care about, how SFF markets have shifted, how authors looking for representation can best frame their projects and current body of work, and what to expect from an author/agent relationship.

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Mothers and Strong Women in Speculative Fiction

May 14, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: Fiona Moore, Natalie Wright, April White and Corrine Kumar (moderator)

Strong female protagonists drive stories and their own fates in speculative fiction. This panel discusses work that features hero-women as mothers and protagonists with agency.

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The Rise of the Unquiet Voice

May 14, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

“The Rise of the Unquiet Voice.” Panelists discuss the success of Asian voices in popular media. From the success of recent books like Black Cranes, Tortured Willows and now Unquiet Spirits, to recent award sweepers like Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. It seems obvious that people are hungry for more variety. Are publishers listening?

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An Analysis of Popular 2022 Novel Titles and Covers

May 14, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: M. S. Ewing

Ever feel like all book covers are starting to look the same? Or that book titles are using the same formula? But… does the data actually support this? Join in for a discussion of the results of a meta-analysis of the covers and titles of the most popular books in 2022.

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Branding and Marketing: Finding That Return on Investment

May 14, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

When authors attempt to brand and market themselves, there’s no shortage of ads, programs, promos, offers to help you. It can be exhausting to do it all, but you also don’t want to miss any opportunities. What works? What’s worth your time? What will give you the greatest return on your investment?

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