Jennifer Goulet
Sessions in which Jennifer Goulet attends
Saturday 13 February, 2021
One of the key marketing tricks in writing is...reading! Come listen to this panel of authors talk about how to read your stories out loud and make it entertaining.
Every artist dreams of seeing their work in print. These days it's easier than ever to make it happen through crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and various publishing methods that are friendly to the self publisher. Find out what they are and how to make use of them to make your dream a reality.
From aliens to furries, we'll discuss how to write the non-human pov, how to create an character that is still relatable without coming off as a human in alien skin, and how to capitalize on unique non-human traits to make epic alien, animal, and inanimate objects come to life on the page.
Tips, tricks, and suggestions on how to keep motivated and have forward progress on your writing projects while still balancing a busy life.
Creatives tend to be neurodivergent, that is, our brains are built a little differently. In exchange for active minds, sometimes our thoughts are a little too active, to the point of distraction. It's hard to stay focused, the desk is a mess, projects become difficult to manage, and so on. These abilities are what psychologists call "executive function," that is, our ability to understand how to approach a task. Come borrow ideas as we share tips and tricks for staying organized around our pr...
If you are a writer, I’m sure you have had writer's block. But you don't want to simply get unstuck. To put forth your best effort and end with the finest version of your creation, you will need to build upon and maintain your momentum.
Ted Butler will share his "recipe" for writing his novels. He has seven out and an eighth completed. He is author of the teen SF Belt Republic series.
Sunday 14 February, 2021
Many a good story teller have appeared to be good writers because of their editors, and many good writers produce amazing works for the same reason. Learn about some of the things that an editor brings to your writing and why they are worth their weight in gold.
If you aren’t one of those people who can both draw and write, then there’s a good chance you will be collaborating with a creative type who does the thing you don’t. We will share some tips and tricks we have learned that help keep communication clear and projects moving forward.