Hey! It’s been a minute, but I’ve been doing stuff off of the socials. Let’s do this in backwards order. … More
Tag: Conventions
I grew up with parents attending Science Fiction and fantasy conventions. After a decade or two off, I’m now back as a writer! And spend FAR too much time in writing themed panels, taking notes from the experts! Plus, I squeeze in a bit of cosplay.
Working with a Three-Act Structure
Working with a Three-Act Structure
It’s not as strict and formulaic as it sounds!
#writingTips from #balticon55
Morgan’s 2024 Resolutions
Each January, I like to look at what I’ve been up to and re-prioritize. Last year was a year of reading, revision, and conventions. This year? Well, I think I want to focus on my writing.
Rejections Happen – Tips from CapClave 2023
The life of a writer involves hearing many variations of the word “no.” Rejection comes with the territory but that … More
Introducing the Cozy Fantasy (#CapClave2023)
We’re entering the rise of the Cozy Fantasy! What exactly is that subgenre, and why is it becoming popular? Plus, theories about where it came from.
Morgan’s CapClave 2023 Roundup
This past weekend, I celebrated the end of September by heading to another writer convention: CapClave 2023. Held annually by the Washington DC Science Fiction Society (WSFS), its motto is “Where Reading is Not Extinct”.
I was on 4 panels, held a successful workshop, attended 4 panels, 1 concert, 1 book launch, and a reading.
Now, I recognize that I am privileged to have access to these sorts of events, and will be sharing my notes in the coming weeks. All in all, I had a lovely writer’s weekend. It was great to see old friends and meet new ones. And I can’t wait to see them again.
Have you attended any writer conventions? Do you have a favorite?
If you haven’t, are there any you would attend if you had the opportunity?
Book Festivals Versus Cons
Earlier this month, I made it out to the Library of Congress’s 23rd annual National Book Festival. It’s been a while since I’ve been to a book festival, and never one of this scale. There were definitely a lot of differences between this and the fan-run science-fiction, fantasy, and horror conventions I usually hit up.
Amazon’s Algorithms and Branding
Marketing is a huge part of being published — even for traditionally published authors. So, what are things to avoid, and what are things to lean into?
Here are 4 takeaways from various #Imaginarium2023 panels.
Writing, Panels, and Parties!
Last Thursday, my friend Sako Tumi headed over to my house so we could carpool once more across two and a half states to Imaginarium 2023. And what a great weekend it was!
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 