Which of our authors has the most chilling tale of terrible writing advice? Join us to find out, and learn to avoid bad advice. Featuring Charlaine Harris, Dan Wells, Jerry Gordon, Kameron Hurley
Writer's Craft: "Send Me Your First Chapter"—What They're Looking For
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If an agent or editor says "Send me your first chapter" what do they want to see that will make them ask for more? Features Marco Palmieri, Eddie Schneider, Toni Weisskopf
Want to a story where Rome never fell? Or where a time traveler saves Kennedy? Learn tips for writing awesome alternate history stories! Featuring Charlaine Harris, Eric Flint, Beth Cato
Climb out of the rabbit hole of self-doubt and get back to writing! Learn to identify when you're overthinking the story. Featuring Beth Cato, Kelly McCullough, Richard Lee Byers, Toiya Finley
Writer's Craft: Avoiding Scientific Obsolescence in Science Fiction
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How do you keep your SF technology from looking silly in ten years? Discover ways to add timelessness to the tech in your SF story! Featuring Kameron Hurley, Kelly McCullough, David Mack, Eric Flint
How do you create a hero who's so bad she's good? Where is the line between anti-hero and villain? Featuring Charlaine Harris, Anton Strout, Gregory A. Wilson, Toni Weisskopf
Writer's Craft: Breaking Out of the European Medieval Fantasy Rut
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Give your reader something new by breaking free of traditional European medieval fantasy! Discover new lands of adventure for your stories. Features Alaya Dawn Johnson, Brian McClellan, Marco Palmieri
Discover ways to structure your story so that carries the reader into the climax in a logical, exciting, and satisfying way. Featuring Erin M. Evans, Jerry Gordon, Karen Bovenmyer
Is it possible for a hero to have too much power? Is there a point at which a powerful hero stops being interesting? Featuring Brandon Sanderson, Bruce R. Cordell, Howard Tayler
Explore ways to include characters with disabilities in your stories in a respectful and realistic way. With Gail Z. Martin, Beth Cato, Mary Robinette Kowal