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June 5, 2021 8:00 am to 9:00 am

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Northern Illinois University hosts short exciting talks by STEM experts and the reactions of speculative fiction authors to the research, technology, and artistry that will transform our future.

Assembling a Short Story Collection (sponsored by Kurth Lampe Worldwide)

June 5, 2021 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Join short fiction writers for a discussion about best practices for assembling and publishing a collection of your own stories.

Tools for Revising Novelists

May 20, 2022 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Few of us produce perfect first drafts. How does one go about revising a novel-length project? Our panelists share the tools and techniques in their kits for turning a rough draft into a polished, cohesive work.

The Case for the Awkward Length

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

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Panelists: William Ledbetter, S.B. Divya, and Marie Vibbert (moderator)

How do you know when a story shouldn’t be inflated or deflated simply to fit traditional market standards? What happens when a manuscript is too long for the short story markets, but too short to be considered a novel? This panel will blend craft and business to explore how authors can approach novella and novelette projects, as well as publication paths in an area with limited opportunities.

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Creating Vast Worlds and Keeping Track of Them

May 13, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Building a big world? Learn ways authors can make their worlds feel vast and immersive for readers without losing track of the details.

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The Rise of AI and the Impact on Writers

May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Anna Ziegelhof, S.B. Divya, Tom Taulli and Kagan Tumer (moderator)

This panel will include discussions of AI tools—how they are developed, presented, and advanced—and how they could, should, or should not change the writing industry.

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The Rise of South and Southeast Asian SFF

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

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Panelists: Avani Gadani, Phong Quan, Rajeev Prasad and S.B. Divya (moderator)

Who are the emerging writers in this space? How are cultural and technological shifts impacting the popularity of genre fiction in South and Southeast Asia? How do we bridge that gap between writing for a US audience and writing for the English-speaking South and Southeast Asian audience?

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