Writing the Sex Scene in Non-Erotic Works (A Balticon 56 panel)

Sex scenes can run the gamut from fade-to-black as soon as they reach for a kiss to explicit move-by-move erotica. But, when you’re writing a story that’s not erotica, deciding where to draw the line can be a challenge.

Family Structures in Science Fiction and Fantasy (A Balticon 56 Panel)

From werewolf clans to alien hives, this panel will discuss the most imaginative and thought-provoking examples of family structures in genre works.

So many book recommendations!

p.s. This is also my 700th post! WHOA!

P.s.s. It’s also Catticus’s gotcha anniversary, so great week all around.

Giving Your Work Away For Fun and Profit (A Balticon 2022 Panel)

Here’s another batch of notes from my Balticon 2022 rewatch. The description of the titular panel was as follows: Everyone loves … More

Reluctant Heroes (A Balticon 2022 Panel)

Not every protagonist wants to be the hero of the story. How do doubt and hesitation develop heroic characters, and how does reluctance change over the course of a narrative?

Writing the Fight Scene (A Balticon 2022 Panel)

Tips from the panelists sharing:
7 things to think of when writing a fight scene,
Ways to differentiate fighters of diff skill levels,
What pulls readers out of a fight
and!
Some favorite Iconic Fight Scenes! Any that they missed?