Writers’ Symposium—Worldbuilding: In other words
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What do calots, lembas, Moradin, and Kakrafoon have in common? They are all words from fictional languages used as background detail in books or games. The panelists will discuss the ways authors and game designers use fictional languages to make their worlds more real, and will reveal their tricks and techniques for making up new languages. Panelists: Tim Waggoner, John Helfers, Daniel Myers, Elizabeth Vaughan, Linda Baker
Writers’ Symposium—Worldbuilding: The anthropology of fantasy
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What are the essentials of cultures? What makes cultures work with each other? Discover how to craft convincing cultures for your world. Panelists: Kerrie Hughes, Richard Lee Byers, Daniel Myers, Sabrina Klein
Craft a rich and believable backdrop for your fiction. Discover the necessary, basic ingredients for constructing your fantasy, science-fiction, or horror setting, and how to make that world an integral part of your story or adventure. Visit our other seminars for more worldbuilding advice. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Elizabeth Vaughan, Richard Lee Byers, Luke Johnson, Jean Rabe
Writers’ Symposium—Worldbuilding: War and the Military
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How your society makes war or keeps the peace needs to be convincing and well thought-out. Our military buffs offer insight into constructing armed forces in your fiction. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Elizabeth Vaughan, Paul Genesse, Linda Baker
Writers’ Symposium—Worldbuilding: What to eat on the planet Kriznak
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Harry Potter has his pumpkin juice, and Whorf has his gagh. Just because the food isn't real doesn't mean it can't be realistic. Learn how to give your world more flavor. Whether your characters are in a medieval fantasy or a rollicking space opera, they will appreciate a decent meal. Panelists: Daniel Myers, Kerrie Hughes, Elizabeth Vaughan, Tim Waggoner, Steven Schend, Linda Baker
Bring yourself into greater harmony of mind and body with this one hour hatha yoga class. Curious about learning how to "play the edge" so that the posture is always right for you? Lee Edgren, MS, E-RYT-500 (a designation from the Yoga Alliance reserved for only the most expereinced and educated teachers) will help you explore yoga postures in a gentle and safe way. No experience required! Please bring a mat or beach towel and wear loose clothes.
Bring yourself into greater harmony of mind and body with this one hour hatha yoga class. Curious about learning how to "play the edge" so that the posture is always right for you? Lee Edgren, MS, E-RYT-500 (a designation from the Yoga Alliance reserved for only the most expereinced and educated teachers) will help you explore yoga postures in a gentle and safe way. No experience required! Please bring a mat or beach towel and wear loose clothes.