2024 Nebula Weekend

June 07, 2024

Moving on From Milford: How to Level Up Your Critique Group

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

Panelists: Naomi Kritzer, Erich Werner, AJ (Angela) Super and Erik Grove (moderator)
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Many people have been trained to use a very specific model of writing critiques, but modern times call for modern methods. We’ve come a long way from the Milford model of writing critique. This panel will discuss different critique group formats that are more inclusive and more effective as well as providing techniques and suggestions for giving and receiving better critique feedback.
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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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The Future of Comics: The Impact of Technology and New Platforms

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: Helen Yang, A. A. Rubin, Jessica Maison and Madeleine Holly-Rosing (moderator)
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Writers and artists discuss trends, technology, and predictions of the evolving comics industry.
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Blood & Love: Writing Romance Amidst Violence

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: Katelyn Brehm, Vela Roth, M. Verant, Taylor Munsell and Katrina Archer (moderator)
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How do you approach writing a romance when scary things are happening on the page? With the increasing popularity of horror-romance, romantasy, and dark romance, this panel looks at writing romantic storylines through the “darker” elements of the story.

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The Evolving Short Story Market

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: Sam Asher, J. Dianne Dotson, Beth Dawkins (moderator) and Arley Sorg
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How has the short story market changed over the past ten years? How has this changed the stories, and what do we hope to see more of?
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Too Many Dragons or Never Enough? Contemplating the Familiar in MG/YA Fantasy

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: E.D.E. Bell (moderator), Natalie Wright, Michelle Knudsen, Elisa A. Bonnin and Sarah Rees Brennan
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Readers and reviews will sometimes criticize a book for including familiar concepts and tropes (dragons are overdone! no one needs another traditional medieval-style secondary world! why are they always fighting with swords?) but there are also readers who love certain kinds of content and can’t wait for the next new dragon (or whatever) book to come out. Panelists will discuss the value and drawbacks involved in embracing or rejecting familiar fantasy elements in books for young readers and perhaps touch on ways to balance new and old ideas in the same story. Particular emphasis on how these issues affect MG and YA, where much of what seems “old” to older readers is still new to younger fantasy fans.
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POV: You’re Choosing a Tense and Perspective

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Panelists: Fonda Lee (moderator), David Annandale, Marshall Moore, David D. Levine and Linda Kao
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Making an intentional choice between first and third person, past and present, omniscient or limited narrators can elevate your novel. This panel offers tips on making the best choice for you.

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