Gareth L. Powell

Gareth L. Powell writes science fiction about extraordinary characters wrestling with the question of what it means to be human. He has won and been shortlisted for several major awards, including the BSFA, Locus, British Fantasy, and Seiun, and his Embers of War novels are currently being adapted for TV. The Morning Star newspaper recently described him as the “Current leader of the British space-opera pack.”

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Bring Back the Novella!

May 21, 2022 7:30 am to 8:30 am

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Panelists: Claire Davon, P. Djèlí Clark, Gareth L. Powell, Ai Jiang and Jason Sanford (moderator)
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Today’s readers actually love a shorter read! And novellas are most easily translated to movies. Then why are novellas pushed to the back of publishing house lists, and relegated to the sidelines with minimum distribution? These novella writers and publishers reflect on what could be a booming business and what writers may consider going forward.