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Career Metamorphosis: Shifting or Expanding Genres, Formats, or Focus as a Writer

May 13, 2023 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Sarah Branson, Erin Roberts, Nicola Griffith and Walt Boyes (moderator)
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Writers who have successfully changed or added to their original areas of focus (e.g., going from novels to short stories or vice versa; going from writing for kids/YA to adult or vice versa) discuss their experiences and challenges and offer advice for other writers looking to transform or expand their own writing endeavors.

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Fury Unleashed: Exploring Angry Girls in SFF

June 6, 2024 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

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Panelists: Sarah Branson, Reed Mingault, Alicia Hilton, A. J. Hackwith and Sandra Rosner (moderator)
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A dive into the realm of fierce and angry heroines with a panel of SFF authors as they dissect the portrayal of anger in female characters. Unravel stereotypes, explore empowerment, and uncover the power of anger in shaping unforgettable female protagonists in SFF literature.

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Rays of Sunshine in a Bleak Middle Grade and Young Adult Publishing Landscape

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

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Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Jonathan P. Brazee, J. Dianne Dotson and Sarah Branson (moderator)
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With softening sales, books bans, and lasting reverberations from the pandemic, the middle-grade and YA publishing landscape can look bleak. But is there anything to be optimistic about? In this panel, we don our mining helmets and prepare to dig deep in search of optimism and positive news.
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It’s Not Just Fart Jokes and Slang: Developing a Voice in Middle-Grade SFF

June 8, 2024 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Alicia Hilton, Sarah Branson and Amber Morrell (moderator)
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Voice permeates every aspect of writing, from dialog to description to narrative. Beyond marketing-based audience age ranges and content restrictions, nothing defines middle-grade fiction more than voice. Is there a middle-grade voice? How can writers evoke authentic middle-grade characters without sacrificing their own authorial voice?
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