Madeleine Holly-Rosing

Madeleine Holly-Rosing is the writer/creator of the steampunk supernatural prose, graphic novel, and audio drama series, Boston Metaphysical Society. Winner of the Sloan Fellowship for screenwriting, and the Gold Aurora and Bronze Telly for a PSA produced by Women In Film, she has also won numerous awards while completing the UCLA MFA Program in Screenwriting. Madeleine has also run eleven successful crowdfunding campaigns for the series and written the book, Kickstarter for the Independent Creator. The first novel in the series, Boston Metaphysical Society: A Storm of Secrets, was awarded a Silver Medal in the SciFi/Fantasy category in the Feathered Quill 2019 Book Awards.

Madeleine has published stories in numerous comic and prose anthologies and is currently writing a four issue mini-series for the popular graphic novel series, Lady Mechanika.

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Beyond Superheroes: Indie Science Fiction Graphic Novel Showcase (sponsored by Robert Stadnick)

June 5, 2021 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Panelists: Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Sloane Leong, Darcie Little Badger (she/her), Ben Passmore and Sophie Goldstein (moderator)
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Join experienced creators and editors and discover new graphic novel authors and learn about the possibilities of this vital medium.

Comics and the Craft of Storytelling

May 20, 2022 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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Panelists: Tim Fielder, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Elizabeth Argall and Matt Toner (moderator)
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When do you need a picture, and when do you need a thousand words—and when do you need both? How have comics shaped popular narrative themes and readers’ habits? Join us as artists and writers discuss how sequential art elevates storytelling.

Funding & Crowdfunding your Project

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

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Panelists: Basheer Ghouse, Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Jeffe Kennedy, Matt Toner and Marc Zicree (moderator)
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Confused about how crowdfunding works and wondering if there are other options? This panel will discuss current and emerging strategies, crowdfunding campaigns, and other ideas for financing your creative projects.

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Writing Scripted Sci-Fi/Fantasy Podcasts

May 13, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Curtis C. Chen, Brian Nelson and Darius Jones (moderator)
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Want to know how authors are writing podcast audio dramas and finding their audience? Join writers who have broken in to this space to discuss storytelling, casting, recording, and more!

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The Future of Comics: The Impact of Technology and New Platforms

June 7, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Helen Yang, A. A. Rubin, Jessica Maison and Madeleine Holly-Rosing (moderator)
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Writers and artists discuss trends, technology, and predictions of the evolving comics industry.
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Building Your Publishing Crew: Finding the Right Professionals for Indie Books

June 7, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Gwendolyn Nix, Jonathan Brazee, Madeleine Holly-Rosing and YJ Jun (moderator)
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As an independent author, you can’t always do it all alone. Editing, cover design, even layout might not be in your skillset. How do you find the right professionals to work with? How do you know whether your editor is a good fit, and how do you choose a cover artist for each book? What are the red…and green…flags to look for? Panelists will discuss how to find and select freelancers to make your book even better.
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Comics Committee Meetup: Kickstarter Comics Chat

October 12, 2024 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Join SFWA members Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society) and Jessica Maison (Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) to discuss Kickstarter best practices. (Madeleine has run 13 successful Kickstarter campaigns, and Jessica has run three.) They will discuss tips and provide guidance on how to successfully navigate the platform and how to prepare for your campaign. Afterwards, the discussion will open up for all participants to ask questions, share their own crowdfunding experiences, and discuss all things comics.