Gillian Polack

Gillian Polack (born April 1961) is an Australian writer and editor. She is a Medievalist and works with writers on history in fiction, also writing and editing mainly in the field of speculative fiction. She has published ten novels, numerous short stories and nonfiction articles, and is the creator of the New Ceres universe.
default photo

Related Events

Leveling up: Strategies to Grow as a Writer

May 22, 2022 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Please note: all times are displayed in the Pacific timezone. Timezone calculator

Panelists: John E. Stith, Gwynne Garfinkle, Lauren Ring, Gillian Polack and Effie Seiberg (moderator)
Track:
Event:
Tags: , ,

There’s no video game-style announcement to tell us when we’ve leveled up our writing skills. Sometimes it’s hard to know if you’re improving at all–especially when you’re just starting out. We’ll discuss ways that our panelists have leveled up their own skills, from formal workshops to writing groups to exercises and beyond.

Magic Systems in the Making

June 6, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Please note: all times are displayed in the Pacific timezone. Timezone calculator

Panelists: Ceallaigh MacCath-Moran, Hannah Yang, Marie Brennan (moderator) and Gillian Polack
Track:
Event:

This panel explores what makes a great magic system, how to weave magic systems into the plot and setting, and how to introduce the system without heavy exposition.

If you do not see the stream window, be sure to login at the top of this page. Registered attendees of the 2024 Nebula Conference will be able to participate upon logging in. If you still need to register, visit the home page!