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... and it looks fantastic. Jean Rabe did an awesome job of putting this book together.
Another reason I'm looking forward to the con is the list of panels I'm on this year. It's an interesting assortment of subjects and I'm always up to a good mind-stretching.
Thursday, June 15
Realistic, But Better - 11:00 a.m.
Dialog is a great way to increase pace, divulge information, and provide key insights into character motivations. But when you’re pounding away on arguments, discussions, and sweet nothings muttered between characters, it needs to feel realistic, even when it edits out all of the pauses, false starts, and repetition of actual conversation. Effective and sparkling dialog can make the readers turn pages and reach for your next novel. But while your characters may be smarter, taller, faster, stronger, braver, and more skilled than you, the only way they can be better conversationalists is with a lot of work. How do you achieve it? Our pros talk about dialog techniques, attribution tags, what they do to keep the conversation real, and tips and resources that will help in your stories. Thomas Gondolfi, Daniel Myers, Sheryl Nantus, R.L. King
Setting as Character - 3:00 p.m.
Where and when you place a story might be as important as the characters who populate your pages. Whether a massive city, an overgrown jungle, an altered timeline, or a desolate base on the moon, the setting can be a living thing with its own peculiarities and agenda. Whether the setting merely provides context and obstacles, or acts as a hero, villain, or crucial sidekick, it deserves care and crafting. Donald J. Bingle, Tracy Chowdhury, Daniel Myers, Jaym Gates
Friday, June 16
The Basics of Worldbuilding - 11:00 a.m.
Craft a rich and believable backdrop for your fiction. Discover the necessary, basic ingredients for constructing your fantasy, science-fiction, or horror setting, and how to make that world an integral part of your story or adventure. Sprinkling fantastical elements across your continents is fun. But how do you do it without making your world look like a mirror-image of what’s already in print? Our panelists show you how to apply your own magical signature. Gregory Wilson, Tracy Chowdhury, Dylan Birtolo, Daniel Myers
A Dime a Dozen - 4:00 p.m.
There is an old saying that ideas are a dime a dozen. But sometimes you don’t have the 10-cents you need to get a plot. Learn how to brainstorm ideas for fiction writing and how to craft those ideas into exciting storylines.Tracy Chowdhury, Daniel Myers, Thomas Gondolfi
Saturday, June 17
It’s In the Details - 11:00 a.m.
Sprinkling details in fiction—the style of clothes, the vintage of wine, the feel of a red dwarf sun on your villain’s skin, the taste and texture of the casserole your heroes are eating—breathes life into a tale. Our veteran novelists discuss when to add the sprinkles, how much, and how to tell if you’ve gone too far. In addition, they’ll cover helpful resources for getting the details right. Daniel Myers, Addie King, Sheryl Nantus, Gregory Wilson
The Author’s Website - 12 noon
If you write books and games, you need a website. That’s a given. We’ll cover the elements you need to include in that website, software, hosting, and how to make it stand out.Daniel Myers, Aaron Rosenberg, Jaym Gates
Getting All Romantic - 5:00 p.m.
It doesn’t have to be a romance novel to have romance in it. A romance can tug readers through your science fiction or fantasy epic. Whether it’s a mere hint of love or a detailed description of what goes on between the sheets, you need to write in convincingly and know when and how much smooch to put in your prose. Origins’ Sheryl Nantus is a veteran romance writer. She’ll lead a lively discussion of passion in writing with Addie J. King, Daniel Myers, James Daniel Ross
Sunday, June 18
The Pros and Cons of Cons - 12 noon
Origins’ librarians have attended plenty of science fiction, fantasy, horror, writing, and gaming conventions. Well chosen, conventions can be an author’s great friend. Our panelist lead a discussion of how to use conventions to promote your writing, find work, and gain contacts. They’ll cover what cons to attend, how to use them to better your writing career, and how not to go overboard with expenses. Donald J. Bingle, Addie J. King, Daniel Myers, Aaron Rosenberg, Gregory Wilson
All that being said, the biggest reason I'm looking forward to Origins is that it's my favorite convention - all the best games, people, and stuff in one place. Hope to see you there!
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| June 14-18, 2017 Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio, 43215, USA |
I really enjoyed your panel. I'll be sharing the joy of Dwarven cooking with my family thanks to your book.
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