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June 06, 2021

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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Worldbuilding in Tight Spaces (sponsored by Uncanny)

June 6, 2021 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Authors discuss techniques for worldbuilding quickly in short stories.

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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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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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Beyond Superheroes: Indie Science Fiction Graphic Novel Showcase (sponsored by Robert Stadnick)

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

Join experienced creators and editors and discover new graphic novel authors and learn about the possibilities of this vital medium.

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Interrogating Scare Tactics: Today’s Horror Writing (Sponsored by Clarion west)

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

Authors and editors discuss how current horror writers are subverting the genre’s troubling past and what new twists lay ahead.

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It’s My Story, Too! (Sponsored Plottr)

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

Authors discuss their processes for creating side characters and their stories.

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June 04, 2021

Bridging Verse and Prose in Speculative Writing (Sponsored by uncanny)

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

Writers discuss how their experiences with verse and prose affect one another, where the two blend, and advice for writers trying to expand or improve their repertoire.

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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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