WRITING DARK FICTION FOR CHILDREN WITH EDEN ROYCE

9:00 — 10:00 A.M. CST

This class will give practical suggestions on writing horror and dark fiction for a young audience, broadening its appeal to adults as well as kids, and make recommendations for further reading.

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT WRITING WITH PRIYA SHARMA

10:00 — 11:00 A.M. CST

That only took twelve years to learn. Discuss a path to success with an award-winning author of speculative fiction.

SHOW YOUR BONES: WRITING THE PAIN WITH MERCEDES M. YARDLEY

11:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M. CST

We'll discuss how digging deep into your personal pain is not only healing, but produces truthful, moving literature.

Break for Lunch.

12:00— 1:00 P.M. CST

FAIRY TALES AND MYTH CARINA BISSETT

1:00 — 2:00 P.M. CST

This session emphasizes the ways writers can incorporate symbolism and archetypes found in fairy tales and myths in order to strengthen these inherent associations within the confines of story.

BLOGGING 101 WITH LUCY A. SNYDER

2:00 — 3:00 P.M. CST

Do you have a blog? Have wondered if you should start a blog? Or are you wondering what blogging is all about? Whether you’re a blogging veteran or are completely new to it, please attend this overview of how to effectively write (and promote!) a great author blog. Blogging can be a rewarding way to connect with readers and other authors and to build your brand as a professional. But it’s potentially fraught with pitfalls. Lucy is here to steer you away from trouble and toward a great blogging experience for you and your readers.

BREAD AND MILK AND SALT Q&A WITH SARAH GAILEY

3:00 — 4:00 P.M. CST

Talk with Hugo award winner Sarah Gailey about their recent story at Tor—a lyrical blend of classic Grimm fairy tales and modern dark fantasy.

TWISTING THE TWIST WITH JOHN LANGAN

4:00 — 5:00 P.M. CST

Many beginning writers love the twist ending. Many writing teachers hate it. What if there were a better way to use the twist, one that would open up a story instead of closing it down? We'll consider some of the ways this might be accomplished.

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