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Major Mistakes in a Writing Career

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May 22, 2022 6:00 am to 7:00 am

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Panelists: Jennifer Estep, Aliette de Bodard, Frank Catalano and Natalie Wright (moderator)
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A panel of experienced writers will discuss mistakes in their writing careers, moments of imperfection, and a few things they wish they’d done differently. Join this conversation for humorous anecdotes and advice on how to avoid the these same pitfalls.

Mothers and Strong Women in Speculative Fiction

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May 14, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Fiona Moore, Natalie Wright, April White and Corrine Kumar (moderator)
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Strong female protagonists drive stories and their own fates in speculative fiction. This panel discusses work that features hero-women as mothers and protagonists with agency.

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Too Many Dragons or Never Enough? Contemplating the Familiar in MG/YA Fantasy

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

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Panelists: E.D.E. Bell (moderator), Natalie Wright, Michelle Knudsen, Elisa A. Bonnin and Sarah Rees Brennan
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Readers and reviews will sometimes criticize a book for including familiar concepts and tropes (dragons are overdone! no one needs another traditional medieval-style secondary world! why are they always fighting with swords?) but there are also readers who love certain kinds of content and can’t wait for the next new dragon (or whatever) book to come out. Panelists will discuss the value and drawbacks involved in embracing or rejecting familiar fantasy elements in books for young readers and perhaps touch on ways to balance new and old ideas in the same story. Particular emphasis on how these issues affect MG and YA, where much of what seems “old” to older readers is still new to younger fantasy fans.
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Religion as Worldbuilding: How Your Character’s Faith Changes the World

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June 7, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Rachel Gutin (moderator), R. Jean Mathieu, Shveta Thakrar, Sue Burke and Natalie Wright
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This panel ranges over topics such as why it’s important to include religion, how to do so, pitfalls to avoid, tips on how to make sure you don’t default to a fantasy version of Christianity unless you intend to, etc.
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