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Sessions in which Kurt Pankau participates
Friday 1 October, 2021
Are there any social issues SF has failed to take on? What do we need to see more of?
A methodology for approaching line-editing demonstrated on the opening paragraph of Fifty Shades Of Grey.
Saturday 2 October, 2021
It's hard to keep track of everything during an epic battle; what are some strategies to keep things under control?
Characters in teams tend to fall into a handful of archetypes based on their role and function within the team. Most of these archetypes map really well onto things like Hogwarts Houses or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Sunday 3 October, 2021
Your favorite books, TV series or movies jumped the shark. What would you fix if you could?
Author Reading with Kurt Pankau, Jan Gephardt, and Van Plexico
Sessions in which Kurt Pankau attends
Friday 1 October, 2021
Saturday 2 October, 2021
What music do you listen to when you're creating? Is it based on your mood or the specific project? What's your go-to when nothing else seems right?
Have an idea for a game, or just curious how games happen? This is the panel for you!
Sometimes we just don't know what to say to gently break it to an aspiring author that their work is a flaming trash pile. Here's how you can not only soften the blow but also provide feedback that can be used to improve their skills!
Learn how to polish your first draft without editing it to death. Hosted by members of the St. Louis Writer's Guild