An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Do short stories still sell? We cover these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
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An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Wondering if short stories still sell? Worried that the eight-volume fantasy epic you wrote isn’t what publishers are looking for? We cover all of these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader without making your creature characters any less monstrous!
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From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader. Our panelists discuss how to make the reader care about your monster without making it any less monstrous, explore ways to make inhuman heroes more than just people with fur, and reveal tricks for getting the reader to root for your creature characters.
Every game has rules, but one of the distinctive features of RPGs are the rich worlds the games are set in. Learn to inspire gamers with incredible color text without obscuring the rules.
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Every game has rules, but one of the distinctive features of RPGs are the rich worlds the games are set in. An important part of what brings these worlds to life is the rich color text that game designers wrap around the rules. Learn to inspire gamers with incredible color text without obscuring the rules they need to play the game.
More than ever before, writers can find big opportunities to break into publishing through the small press. Our panelists include help you to better understand the small press market.
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More than ever before, writers can find big opportunities to break into publishing through the small press. Our panelists include small press publishers, editors, and writers, and they’ll help you to better understand the small press market.
Most of our favorite games publish stories set in their worlds, but how can you get your own game-related stories published? Our panelists offer expert advice on breaking into the RPG fiction market.
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Most of our favorite games publish stories set in their worlds, but how can you get your own game-related stories published? Our panelists offer expert advice on breaking into the RPG fiction market. Hear the highs and lows of writing game-related fiction, learn about the business side of writing for games, and discover the best ways to get your foot in the door.
What’s an advance? How much does an author get paid for a novel? Should you write a query letter? And what IS a query letter anyway? We’ll teach you the ins and outs of the publishing biz.
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What’s an advance? How much does an author get paid for a novel? Should you write a query letter? And speaking of query letters, what IS a query letter? Our industry veterans teach you the ins and outs of the publishing biz. Bring your questions, because we’ve got answers!
Creating dynamic characters can be the difference between a manuscript that sells and one that languishes on your hard drive. Join our panelists as they share methods for penning amazing characters.
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Creating multi-dimensional, dynamic characters can be the difference between a manuscript that sells and one that languishes on your hard drive. How do you create vivid, living, breathing characters that engage and intrigue your readers? Join our panelists as they share their methods for penning amazing, interesting characters.
Bring your writing to life with vivid descriptions that capture the imaginations of your readers. Learn when to provide two pages of rich detail and when to limit it to two lines.
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Bring your writing to life with vivid descriptions that capture the imaginations of your readers. Learn when to provide two pages of rich detail and when to limit it to two lines. Discover techniques that let you stay succinct by drawing on what your reader knows, without leaving holes in your descriptions.
From ebooks to itunes to online magazines, digital publishing is creating a host of new opportunities for authors. Our digital publishing experts guide you along the path to digital success.
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From ebooks to itunes to online magazines, digital publishing is creating a host of new opportunities for authors. Our digital publishing experts explore this rapidly growing market, offer advice on how to sell your stories to digital publishers, and help you to avoid the pitfalls inherent in a market where everyone wants a piece of the action.
Don’t Let Them Hear the Dice Roll—Writing RPG Fiction
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When writing game-related fiction, how do you stay true to the game without letting the reader hear the dice roll? Learn the tricks of the trade from our panel of RPG industry veterans.
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Writing fiction for RPGs can be a tricky business. How do you capture the spirit of the game without getting hemmed in by it? What are the rules for playing in a shared world? And how do you write for worlds with decades of real-world history and still get it right? Our panel of veteran game related fiction authors have the answers!