Jeanne Cavelos

Jeanne Cavelos began her professional life as a NASA astrophysicist. After earning her MFA, she moved into publishing, becoming a senior editor at Bantam Doubleday Dell, where she edited award-winning science fiction, fantasy, and horror and won the World Fantasy Award. Jeanne left New York to pursue her own writing career and find an in-depth way of working with writers. She is the author of seven books, including the bestselling The Passing of the Techno-Mages trilogy and the nonfiction The Science of Star Wars. Her writing has twice been nominated for the Bram Stoker Award. Jeanne serves as director of the Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping writers of fantasy, SF, and horror improve their work (odysseyworkshop.org). Odyssey offers Your Personal Odyssey Writing Workshop, an intensive, one-on-one online workshop experience customized for each writer; online classes; and numerous free resources. Jeanne has been nominated for a World Fantasy Award for her work at Odyssey.

Jeanne Cavelos

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Media Tie-In Writing

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

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Panelists: Jason Denzel, Jeanne Cavelos, Madeline Ashby and Amanda Cherry (moderator)
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What is the difference between writing in your own world and writing in someone else’s world? What are the pitfalls to avoid? How do you make sure you get the characters right? Where can you stretch your literary legs and where do you need to hold back? And how do you get the IP owners to choose you to write for them?

Getting It Done On Time

May 22, 2022 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Mary E. Lowd, Jeanne Cavelos, Jennifer Brozek, Cassie Hart and Aimee Ogden (moderator)
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You’ve sold the book and now they want another—by a certain day. Join us to learn how other mid-career authors acclimated to deadlines, balanced schedules, and got the book done on time—or managed when the deadline slipped.

The Perfect Balance: How to Include Rich, Immersive Details Without Slowing the Pace

June 6, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Jeanne Cavelos, Mar Vincent, Bert-Oliver Boehmer (moderator), Sandra Rosner and Lindz McLeod
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B plots and secondary characters can provide immersive depth to a story, but how do you strike the perfect balance between a rich world and a well-paced read?

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What is Your “Why?” Setting Yourself up for Personalized Success

June 9, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Adeena Mignogna, John Post, Elisa A. Bonnin (moderator), Jeanne Cavelos and Jessica Conoley
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How to set goals, stay motivated, and set your own parameters for success in an evolving market. Compare and despair: Your journey will not be the same as anyone else’s!
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