👑 Kings and Queens and Guillotines...
Hey everybody!
Next weekend, October 4th - 6th, I will be attending Archon 47 at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Illinois. I'll be on some writing craft panels and also putting on a concert as my alter ego, Uncle Fluffy. So if you're going to be in attendance as well, here's where you can find me:
Short Stories: Big Ideas in a Small Package
4 Oct 2024, Friday 13:00 - 14:00, Salon 2
Not everything has to be grand, epic multi-book endeavors! Sometimes your idea fits best as a short story. Discuss the elements of a great short story, and how to approach them if you’re not used to thinking on a smaller scale.
A Moderator is selected but 2 to 3 other panelists are selected from the audience randomly. A subject (chosen by the Moderator) to talk about is handed to the surprise panelists to discuss.
Got lots of ideas for a short stories or novels, but don't know where to start? Our panelists will help you get to the next step.
What makes a good cross-genre novel? When does it work and when does it fail? Should you follow whatever the current trend in the market is?
Conventions can be loud, crowded, and hot. What methods have you used to calm down and center yourself when becoming overwhelmed in such a bustling and active environment?
Not everything has to be grand, epic multi-book endeavors! Sometimes your idea fits best as a short story. Discuss the elements of a great short story, and how to approach them if you’re not used to thinking on a smaller scale.
Surprise! You are the Panelist!
4 Oct 2024, Friday 14:00 - 15:00, Illini AA Moderator is selected but 2 to 3 other panelists are selected from the audience randomly. A subject (chosen by the Moderator) to talk about is handed to the surprise panelists to discuss.
I've Got Ideas - Now What? (moderating)
4 Oct 2024, Friday 16:00 - 17:00, Salon 2Got lots of ideas for a short stories or novels, but don't know where to start? Our panelists will help you get to the next step.
Shake It All Up: Combining Genres (moderating)
5 Oct 2024, Saturday 11:00 - 12:00, Marquette AWhat makes a good cross-genre novel? When does it work and when does it fail? Should you follow whatever the current trend in the market is?
Uncle Fluffy's Post-Apocalyptic Sing-Along (performing)
5 Oct 2024, Saturday 16:00 - 17:00, Mississippian
Teaching children survival skills after the apocalypse. Through song!
Teaching children survival skills after the apocalypse. Through song!
Overstimulation at Conventions
5 Oct 2024, Saturday 17:00 - 18:00, Salon 4Conventions can be loud, crowded, and hot. What methods have you used to calm down and center yourself when becoming overwhelmed in such a bustling and active environment?
Hope to see you there!
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