The Nebula Conference & Events

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.

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

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.

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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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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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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