Henry Lien

Henry Lien is a 2012 graduate of Clarion West. He is the author of the Peasprout Chen middle grade fantasy series. His short fiction has appeared in publications including Asimov’s, Analog, and F&SF, and he is a four-time Nebula/Norton Award finalist. Henry also teaches writing for institutions including UCLA, the University of Iowa, Clarion West, and Writing the Other, and won the UCLA Extension Department of the Arts Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award. Henry has previously worked as an attorney and fine art dealer. Born in Taiwan, Henry currently lives in Hollywood. Hobbies include writing and performing campy science fiction/fantasy anthems, and losing Nebula/Norton Awards.

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Beyond Three-Act Structure (sponsored by khōréō)

June 6, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Panelists: Nalo Hopkinson, Sam Kabo Ashwell, Henry Lien, LaShawn Wanak (moderator) and S.R. Mandel
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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.

The Written and Unwritten Rules of Middle Grade

May 22, 2022 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

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Panelists: Henry Lien, Michael Stearns, Leah Cypess, Greg van Eekhout and Naseem Jamnia (moderator)
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Writing for kids comes with a lot of unwritten rules, beyond just to take out the swearing and the sex. This panel will go over some of the things authors were surprised to learn was different in writing for middle grade than writing for an adult or YA audience.

Author Branding for Introverts and Imposters

May 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Panelists: Henry Lien, Erin Brown, MA, MFA, Elijah Spector, Nicole M. Wolverton and Zabé Ellor (moderator)
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Authors in traditional publishing, indie publishing, and self-publishing are all expected to do a tremendous amount of the lifting in their own promotion. This part of the job of being an author stirs lots of emotional issues for many authors. This session will explore how to identify your own brand as an author and harness the power of enthusiasm to bypass imposter syndrome and prioritize self-care while finding your audience. This course is taught by a painful introvert who manages to read as gregarious extrovert.

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