Scene & Structure - The craft of creating scenes in your fiction.
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One of the most elementary components of fiction writing is the scene. The structure of a scene can be broken down into discrete components. This seminar discusses each of them in detail and how you can best utilize them to create a heightened sense of tension in your fiction.
Learn how to self-edit yourseld into print. This seminar discusses the advanced skills for editing your own work for maximum selling petential. Topics such as characterization, tone, structure, and dialogue are discussed with concrete examples given.
Learn how to self-edit yourseld into print. This seminar discusses the basic and intermediate skills for editing your own work for maximum selling petential. Topics such as Show vs. Tell, exposition, characterization, and dialogue are discussed with concrete examples given.
So you?re writing a book . . . or have just finished that precious first draft. Can you sell it? Our panelists relate how they sold their first novel and offer advice on marketing your first manuscript and how to start churning on the next one. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Elizabeth Vaughan, Donald Bingle, Tim Waggoner, Linda Baker
Oxford Philosophy professor Nick Bostrom thinks that we are living in a simulation. Earlier, Rene Descartes thought that we could only be certain of one thing. Both are wrong. Or are they?
Oxford Philosophy professor Nick Bostrom thinks that we are living in a simulation. Earlier, Rene Descartes thought that we could only be certain of one thing. Both are wrong. Or are they?
Spell & Magic Item Design with Sean K Reynolds Games
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Come talk with Sean K Reynolds and Brian Cortijo of Sean K Reynolds Games about designing spells and magic items. We'll talk you through some of your thornier questions about this difficult part of d20 design, explaining smarter ways to make comparisons and balance decisions.
Here's your chance to be a co-author with Ed Greenwood! Join the creator of the Forgotten Realms and bring your best - or worst - ideas for a short story. This always hilarious two hours will result in a Forgotten Realms tale that will be posted on the Wizards of the Coast website!
The creators of Spycraft personally invite you to this open forum, which will feature a sneak peek into upcoming releases and exciting new game developments.
Star Wars Miniatures Seminar: Revenge of the Sith and Beyond
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Learn the secrets to achieving galactic victory from members of Wizard's R&D staff, including tips for building killer squads, special tactics, and ways to dominate the field of battle in tournaments and home games. Also, get a sneak peek at upcoming Star Wars releases and have your questions answered.