What Are Panelists? Conventions have speakers. Fan-run conventions typically have a small number of guests of honor whose ways are … More
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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.
Balancing Story and Scientific Authenticity (A DisCon III Panel)
How getting the science right improves a story, types of science you can use, and aiming your story for the right audience.
But, I Don’t Want To Be A Hero (A DisCon III Panel)
The reluctant hero is a solid staple of fiction and comic books. What is a reluctant hero? What are favorite hero traits? And what keeps them from being an anti-hero?
Ask An Editor: Longform Writing (A DisCon III Panel)
What are the most important aspects of a story, what do Editors look for, choosing the right Editor for you, what if you’re a bad fit, do you need a polished series, do you need an agent, is it hard to read for fun as an Editor, and closing thoughts.
The Nuts and Bolts of Chapters (A DisCon III Panel)
In December of 2021, I had the opportunity to attend DisConIII. Here are my other DisCon posts. The panelists for … More
Breaking A Story: Hollywood Style (A DisCon III Panel)
Panelists share
- their own scriptwriting experiences
- how scriptwriting equates to novel writing
- what tools are used
- what doesn’t translate
- tips to work well in a writer’s room (Leave the ego!)
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When Plot Twists Go Bad (A DisConIII Panel)
In December of 2021, I had the opportunity to attend DisConIII. Here are my other DisCon posts. The panelists for … More
From Grimm to Disney and Back Again: The Changing Fae (A DisConIII Panel)
Notes from DisConIII: This panel explored the origin of the fae and fairy tales, their transition from dark tales for adults, to sweet Disney tales, and back again. Plus? One bit of advice that never gets old.
Short Fiction Expanded – A DisConIII Panel
This #DisconIII panel discussed:
Got a short story that you want to turn into a novel (or a novel that you want to pull shorts out of?) Here are a few things to consider.
– The difference between writing shorts versus Novels
– 5 approaches for turning shorts into a novel
– What changes are acceptable when you novelize a short?
– Authors who have done it
– Best for pantsers or plotters?
– Respectful ways to sell that short story
WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS 