Hungry ghosts, hidden demons, and interactive nightmares come to us in books and movies from Japan. Weâll look at the history of the Japanese story vs. the American tale, including a discussion of Campbell, Kurosai, and how the genre can influence your writing. Panelists: Kerrie Hughes, John Helfers, Elizabeth Vaughan, Luke Johnson
This fast-growing subgenre has made stars out of folks like Jim Butcher with his Dresden Files. Is urban fantasy just a trend, or is it here to stay? Our panelists discuss the elements of urban fantasy and the markets for your city-fiction. Panelists: Anton Strout, Tim Waggoner, Jean Rabe, John Helfers
Tarot is said to be a window to the soul and the journey of The Fool. But have you ever thought that using Tarot cards or an oracle could aid your writing? You can use this method to help you get past a touch of writerâs block, to resolve problem points in your plot, to flesh out your characters, even to plot an entire book. Bring your Tarot or your oracle to the seminar to share, or just listen in as our panelists give ideas and tips for drawing
Computer games demand a certain style of writing different from fiction or pencil and paper RPGs. Our panelists discuss the differences, the freelance markets, and offer suggestions on how to improve your online material. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Marc Tassin, Jennifer Brozek