Romantic fiction is so much more than the genre of “romance”. Like science fiction, romance is a vehicle for progressive thinking, for empowerment and pushing boundaries, particularly in the realms of SciFi and Paranormal Romance. The vast array of sub-genres, tropes, themes, and archetypes in a romance writer’s toolkit can be both daunting and exciting.

Editors and slush readers discuss what gets a story rejected and what they look for in a story to be considered for publications. Does and don'ts of cover and query letters can also be covered.

Before paying anyone to edit your book, there are things you can and should do to improve your manuscript. A discussion of these tricks and tools of the trade would be useful to authors. Also, as a freelance editor, I find that many authors aren’t aware of the difference between line and developmental editing. Then there are proof readers, book packagers and writing coaches offering their services. Learn wh...

How do you get submissions, where do you advertise, how do you handle the subs when they come in, how do you vet the subs, should you do blind submissions, how do you pay and contract the authors, and how to do a charity anthology? Whether you want to start a small ‘zine, publish a print book, or go eBook format, this panel will discuss all the ins and outs.

Come geek out with us horror-style! We will also be talking about our new book Horror Addicts Guide to Life 2, a mostly non-fiction horror anthology. Prizes and spooky fun to be had by all!

Before paying anyone to edit your book, there are things you can and should do to improve your manuscript. A discussion of these tricks and tools of the trade would be useful to authors. Also, as a freelance editor, I find that many authors aren’t aware of the difference between line and developmental editing. Then there are proof readers, book packagers and writing coaches offering their services. Learn wh...