John Wiswell

John Wiswell is a disabled author who lives where New York keeps all its trees. He has won a Nebula and a Locus Award, and has been a finalist for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and British Fantasy Awards. His fiction has been translated into eleven languages. He is the proud papa of two novels: SOMEONE YOU CAN BUILD A NEST IN and WEARING THE LION. He dreams of one day petting a shark.

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Writing Through Pain and Fatigue (Sponsored by Tj Berry)

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

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Panelists: Jenny Rae Rappaport, John Wiswell, Jennifer Estep, Cassie Hart and TJ Berry (moderator)
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Panelists discuss the methods that help them navigate writing through pain and fatigue, and share strategies for writers in similar situations.

Flash: More Story, Fewer Words!

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

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Panelists: Andrea Kriz, John Wiswell, José Pablo Iriarte, KT Bryski and Jo Miles (moderator)
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Flash fiction can be funny, quirky, and deeply moving, but it’s a challenging form that requires its own skill set. What makes flash different from longer short stories? In this panel, several flash writers will share their tools and tricks for creating stunning stories under 1000 words.

Plotting the Course

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June 8, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Corrine Kumar (moderator), Amy Sundberg, John Wiswell, Michael Williams and Vanessa Ricci-Thode
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When learning how to plot, should you start with a craft book template or choose your own adventure? Follow a structure of beats, or follow your own intuition? This panel helps you decide.
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Cozy Horror: It’s Not an Oxymoron!

Kansas City Local Time: June 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
June 7, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Panelists: John Wiswell, Eugenia Triantafyllou, Catherine Girczyc, Angela Liu and Nicole C. Luttrell (moderator)
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This panel is for everyone who’s ever wanted to cuddle up to the sharp teeth and the tentacles, or take solace in the whispering dark. There is no horror without comfort. What warmth can we find amid the nightmares; how is it evolving, and what does it mean?

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