Even before the pandemic threw publishing schedules into disarray, the publishing industry was facing enormous change. The change from physical to electronic books, blurring of boundaries between traditional, small press and independent authors. What is our industry becoming? How can writers plan for the future?

If you are new to the industry or trying to break in, this can be quite jarring compared to “regular” job applications. For some this will be an awesome part of applying for a new Job, where you get to show off and brag about all the cool stuff you have done. But for many, it can be a daunting experience, leaving you to wonder if you are missing the secret entry code into the job you seek. Here, we will clear the air and snuff out those pesky mistakes before they happen!

Tropes are one of the building blocks of stories, but they can be misused, overused, and just plain worn out. How can you use tropes effectively in your writing? What are some stories that have done to well? Let's talk about using tropes, with and without flipping them around.

We have to eat when we send people beyond Earth's surface. What has been done so far to prepare for that need?

So you want to tell a story, but can’t code? Or you have coded a game, but there is nothing for the players to do? If you can’t do both, you will likely have to work with someone from the other side of the brain. There may be barriers, but we are here to give tips and share our experiences working with the other half.

A Guide to hands-off storytelling and the reasons to not be a helicopter parent to your characters. Hear from “writers” who choose to witness their stories and how their characters come to form their own adventures.