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Manny Frishberg

Writer/editor
SFWA
Participates in 16 items
Manny Frishberg spent the first half of his life learning to write SF and fantasy and the second half of his life learning about what to write. He is currently spending the third half applying what he's learned so far. For a day job, he writes about science and technology and edits books for small presses and independent authors. HE can be found at mannyfrishberg.com

Sessions in which Manny Frishberg participates

Friday 14 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
  • What's the Latest on Fusion Energy?
  • Harvest
  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM  | 1 hour
  • Fusion energy, making electricity from the same process that powers the sun, has been 20 years away for the last 70 years. But, starting in the 201...
  • Panel
    Science
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
  • Collaborating Without Bloodshed
  • 3121- Gaming/Fan Track
  • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM  | 1 hour
  • Ever wondered how authors, writers, artists, and other creative's work together on the same project without driving each other crazy? Come find out...
  • Panel
    WritingArtGaming
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
  • Real Zombies
  • 3123- Science/History Track
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  | 1 hour
  • Zombies are popular in fiction and in games but just how plausible are they really? Could a zombie apocalypse really happen? What would really happ...
  • Panel
    Science
  • Research and Writing
  • 3125- Writing Track
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  | 1 hour
  • From science to history to magic, the world is full of source material for writes if you only know where to look. Our panel of writers, game design...
  • Panel
    Writing
8:15 PM
8:15 PM

Saturday 15 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
  • Shapeshifters in Fiction
  • 3127- Writing Track
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  | 1 hour
  •  From myth and legend to fantasy, horror and, yes, even romance, the shifter character has a long tradition of lore and trope behind it. Why d...
  • Panel
    Writing
12:45 PM
12:45 PM
  • Diversity and Inclusivity in Writing and Movies
  • 3125- Writing Track
  • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM  | 1 hour
  • With more diverse voices come more opportunities to tell authentic stories that have yet to be read or seen on the screen. Join panelists for a con...
  • Panel
    WritingMedia
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
  • To Outline or Not to Outline--that is the Question
  • 3127- Writing Track
  • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM  | 1 hour
  • Do you find yourself able to sit at the keyboard and let the story flow from beginning to end, or do you find yourself stumped after the first scen...
  • Panel
    Writing
5:45 PM
5:45 PM
  • Alien Invasion Tropes We're Tired of Seeing
  • 3127- Writing Track
  • 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM  | 1 hour
  • Aliens are not going to invade Earth to steal our water and other silly invasion tropes. There are plenty of legitimate reasons for an invasion, le...
  • Panel
    ScienceWriting
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
  • Improvisation Workshop
  • Sage
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM  | 2 hours
  • When was the last time you had to make up an excuse on the fly? Or adapt to something totally unexpected? Improvisation is used in role gaming, wri...
  • Panel
    Wild Card

Sunday 16 February, 2020

Time Zone: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
  • Editing: Who, Why, and How Much?
  • 3125- Writing Track
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  | 1 hour
  • Authors have access to different kinds of editors. What's the difference between a developmental, line, and copy editor? How is a proofreader diffe...
  • Panel
    Writing