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June 07, 2024

Rays of Sunshine in a Bleak Middle Grade and Young Adult Publishing Landscape


June 7, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Jonathan P. Brazee, J. Dianne Dotson and Sarah Branson (moderator)
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With softening sales, books bans, and lasting reverberations from the pandemic, the middle-grade and YA publishing landscape can look bleak. But is there anything to be optimistic about? In this panel, we don our mining helmets and prepare to dig deep in search of optimism and positive news.
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The Rise of South and Southeast Asian SFF


June 7, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Panelists: Avani Gadani, Phong Quan, Rajeev Prasad and S.B. Divya (moderator)
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Who are the emerging writers in this space? How are cultural and technological shifts impacting the popularity of genre fiction in South and Southeast Asia? How do we bridge that gap between writing for a US audience and writing for the English-speaking South and Southeast Asian audience?

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Almost Home: Stories Set in our Solar System


June 7, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Panelists: Curtis C. Chen, Humphrey Price, Phoebe Barton and Erik Grove (moderator)
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Science Fiction often takes us to settings that are far, far away, but we live in a vibrant system of celestial bodies that can also inspire wonder. Whether it’s alternate Earths or planets like Mars, the asteroid belt or moons that orbit gas giants, there are great stories to be mined. Join these creators who have crafted science fiction stories that are set a little bit closer to home.
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Monstrous Women


June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Vela Roth, Claire Davon, Julia Vee and M. S. Ewing (moderator)
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Sirens, witches, gorgons, banshees, and more. A discussion of how femininity has been portrayed as monstrous, both historically and in storytelling, and how those tropes are being developed/expanded in modern times.
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Putting Together A Short Fiction Collection


June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Philip Fracassi, Rachael Kuintzle, Alex Kingsley and Lawrence C. Connolly (moderator)
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A panel discussion on crafting single author short fiction collections that generate an impact, featuring authors of some recently acclaimed collections.

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Learning to Teach Genre


June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Erin Roberts, Anthony Eichenlaub, Rebecca M. Zornow, Erich Werner (moderator) and Laura Picklesimer
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Whether it’s to diversify your income stream or simply to pass on the writing wisdom you’ve gained over the years, teaching can be a fulfilling addition to your writing career. Panelists will discuss how to get into teaching gigs, put together compelling classes, and work with students of all skill levels. Sometimes the best way to learn is to teach, and the best way to express your creativity is to help others express theirs.
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Writing and Navigating Publishing as Persons with Disabilities


June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: Ada Hoffmann (moderator), Sumiko Saulson, Effie Seiberg and Victoria Navarra
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Authors with disabilities discuss their experiences writing, navigating the industry, and reaching audiences.
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Setting as Character: Making Livable, Memorable Worlds


June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Panelists: R.B. Lemberg, Talulah Sullivan, SL Huang and Rob Costello (moderator)
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This panel will deal with capturing ideas to build worlds that breathe as much life into your stories and the characters you place in them.
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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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