Having attended, at this point, easily over a hundred panels in the last 5 years, I definitely have opinions. And … More
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I attend cons — sf and fantasy conventions — a couple times a year. Of late, I’ve been attending more than a few panels on writing, editing, and publishing. With professional writers, editors, Editors, and agents as the panelists. Here is where you can find my notes!
“But I’m Not A YA Writer” – Gender Biases in the World of Books
I was raised thinking I was in a post-feminism world. We had the vote, we were out there earning our … More
Writing Motivation For Doomsday Cults
Doomsday cults have been around for a long time, probably since the dawn of civilization. Writers and readers alike have … More
CSI: Fantasy Edition
When you’re writing a story, there’s usually SOMETHING the main character doesn’t know and has to figure out. Sometimes, it’s … More
Strength Isn’t Just For The Strong
At WorldFantasyCon, I attended a panel by this same name. Going into the panel, I expected a discussion of different … More
Using Unsafe Places To Propel Your Characters Forward
Returning to share notes from yet another World Fantasy Con panel: Unsafe Places and Why Characters Go There (see Gender … More
Gender 401 For The Writer
Next up at World Fantasy Con was “Gender 401”. Having attended 101 and 201 panels in the past, I was … More
Writing As Sanctuary
I know it’s been a while, but now that I made it through November, I’m back to sharing my panel … More
5 Writing Tips for Making Fantasy Feel ‘Real’
If you ask a group of writers how they approach a part of their writing process, you’re going to get … More