Writing is a creative endeavour, but it's also a business. Which means ... you need a business plan. Shanna Germain, Matt Forbeck, Chrostopher Husberg, and Keith Law discuss making one.
But...But...That's MY Book!: Staying Motivated in a Sea of Comparative Work
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Networking is an important part of the industry, but authors aren't leeches. Anton Strout, Brady McReynolds, Crystal Connor, and Carol Berg give tips on how to be sure to give as well as take.
Many authors in the science fiction and fantasy genre are also gamers, but does it make them better writers? Bruce Cordell, Gregory A. Wilson, Kirk Dougal, and Matt Forbeck discuss their experience.
Horror and suspense writers want to captivate their readers without grossing them out, or worse, boring them. Lucy Snyder, Richard Byers, and others discuss how much detail is necessary.
Relationships are the backbone of your story. Our panelists Kristin McFarland and Christopher Husberg discuss writing realistic friendships, romantic partners, frenemies, and more.
Is the high point of your story making you feel low? Panelists including Holly West and A. E. Greenwood discuss making the climax of your novel pay off for readers.
Gen Con Writer's Symposium Co-Directors Melanie Meadors and Kelly Swails recap the convention, give away goodies, and solicit suggestions for next year.
How do you write a cookbook for a culture that never existed but everyone knows? One of the authors (Daniel Myers) of "A Dwarven Cookbook" talks about the origins of the recipes in their cookbooks.
Panelists Zig Zag Claybourne, Richard Byers, Diana Rowland and Kirk Dougle share where they do their best work--and what they avoid. Discover what may work for you!
Paid ads for authors can be hit or miss. How can you get the biggest bang for your buck? Diana Pho, Seth Skorkowsky, Jason Ziemore, and John O'Neill discuss the issue.