A mentor is an invaluable asset to a new author. We explore what it takes to find (and be) an amazing mentor. With Monica Valentinelli, Maurice Broaddus, Maxwell Alexander Drake, Lucy A. Snyder
The ability to offer effective critiques is an extremely valuable skill, an excellent networking tool, and a great way to improve your own writing. Featuring Howard Andrew Jones, Steve Diamond
People talk about Writer's Block all the time, but is it a real thing? Join us as we sort out fact from fiction! With Howard Andrew Jones, Monica Valentinelli, Kelly McCullough, Geoffrey Girard
Writer's Life: Picking up the Pieces—Starting Over After a Failure
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You won't accomplish great things if you're not willing to take a few risks! But what do you do when everything goes wrong? Featuring Gail Z. Martin, Marco Palmieri, Lucy A. Snyder
Writer's Life: Time Management Tools and Techniques
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There are so many distractions! We'll look at tools and techniques to effectively manage your time and hit those deadlines. Featuring Leigh Perry, Stephen P. Kelner, Jr., Toiya Finley, Aaron Rosenberg
Too many writers find themselves plagued by depression. We explore ways to fight back by sharing the real-life experiences of our panelists. Featuring Josh Vogt, David Mack, Maxwell Alexander Drake
Writer's Life: Writers and Mental Health—You're Not Alone
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Struggling with mental health issues? You're not alone! Hear stories and advice from authors dealing with their own demons. Maurice Broaddus, Linda Robertson, Christopher Morgan, Mary Robinette Kowal
Join us as we say goodbye to the 2017 Gen Con Writer's Symposium! We'll talk about what's next for the program, share our favorite stories, and give away some fantastic prizes!
Join us as we kick off the 2017 Gen Con Writer's Symposium! Meet some of our guests, get the inside scoop on what's in store, and win some great prizes!