Erin Roberts

Erin Roberts is a speculative fiction writer whose prose has appeared in publications including Asimov’s Science Fiction, Clarkesworld, and the book collections The Year’s Best Science Fiction and The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. In addition, her interactive fiction and game writing has appeared or is forthcoming in Strange Horizons, “Pathfinder,” and “Zombies, Run!” Her writing has been recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Speculative Literature Foundation, and Hedgebrook. She holds a B.A. from Yale and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern Maine, and is currently a Provost’s Early Career Fellow in the English Department at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Writing Speculative Justice (sponsored by L.E. grabowski)

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June 5, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Authors discuss what we can and should be thinking about while building systems of justice into our speculative worlds.

By Our Powers Combined: Writing Collaboratively (Sponsored by Tor)

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June 6, 2021 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Writers across prose, games, and television share their collaboration stories and strategies.

 

Shifting Sands: Balancing Freelance with a Paycheck

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May 21, 2022 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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While going freelance is often the dreamed-of goal, not everyone who goes there likes it. Many creatives shift back-and-forth between full-time freelance and having a paycheck job. How do you know when it’s time to shift? Without a traditional resume, HOW do you shift?

Game Writing 101: The Differences Between Writing for TableTop Games, Video Games, and Game Fiction

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January 14, 2023 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm

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Join a panel of experts from the tabletop and video game industries to learn the basics about writing for games and the different approaches needed to excel in the various categories. The panel will discuss topics ranging from worldbuilding to character development to branching plotlines and beyond.

Career Metamorphosis: Shifting or Expanding Genres, Formats, or Focus as a Writer

Kansas City Local Time:
May 13, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Sarah Branson, Erin Roberts, Nicola Griffith and Walt Boyes (moderator)

Writers who have successfully changed or added to their original areas of focus (e.g., going from novels to short stories or vice versa; going from writing for kids/YA to adult or vice versa) discuss their experiences and challenges and offer advice for other writers looking to transform or expand their own writing endeavors.

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Learning to Teach Genre

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

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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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Innovating Interaction: Indie Design and Player Choice

Kansas City Local Time: June 6, 2025 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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The core of any game is interaction design: how the players interact with the game to cause change. Indie game developers push the envelope, challenging expectations around mechanics and narrative choices to offer players a richer, deeper engagement with the text. In this panel, game developers discuss innovative approaches to player choice and agency, how those approaches affect narrative, and how broadening the possibilities of interaction can have real-world impacts.

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