
Vanessa Maclellan is an internationally selling poet and author of short stories and novels of fantasy, science fiction, and horror and is a member of SFWA and HWA. She writes, hikes, camps, and bird watches in the Pacific Northwest, USA. You can find her at vanmaclellan.com.
Sessions in which Vanessa MacLellan participates
Friday 15 February, 2019
Saturday 16 February, 2019
Saturday 13 February, 2021
Tips, tricks, and suggestions on how to keep motivated and have forward progress on your writing projects while still balancing a busy life.
In all of our fictional worlds, there is some way that the world came into being. And then, there is the way the denizens of that world believe that they came into being. From the creation of gods to the way people explain their world without them we will examine how to create truths and fallacies that make your world more compelling and relatable.
Sunday 18 February, 2024
AI is a huge contention and some people are solidly against it. Others are totally for it, and then there are people in the middle. Explore how AI tools can serve as invaluable collaborators, offering unique insights and streamlining your workflow. Whether you're a tech-savvy author or new to the AI frontier, this session provides a possible glimpse into the future of writing.
Join us for an exploration of the intricate art of building worlds, developing characters, and weaving storylines that captivate readers across multiple books. We'll discuss plot structure, pacing, and the art of leaving breadcrumbs for future books. Let's talk about cultivating loyal readership by delivering a blend of familiarity and novelty for each book.
Saturday 15 February, 2025
How do animal companions support our characters? Are they wise guides, fools, or tricksters? Are they more animal-like or more human-like? How do they communicate?