Those beings that often drive your stories and games, the characters. How does one write/build a character so that it is believable and enjoyable. From the hero to the villain, the most beloved characters are those we can relate to. But what makes a character relatable?

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...

Joyce will be reading from her newest work-in-progress, Broken Angel: The Lost Years of Gabriel Martiniere.

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

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.

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.

Social Media has become an important promotional tool for all writers during the Covid era, but even more so for the independent writer. What tools are available for the independent writer to use, and what are the trends?This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/99397631149?pwd=aDZwNUdPZXcxQmRGQ0wzV0xWSXh1UT09Meeting ID: 993 9763 1149Passcode: 546477

This is a hybrid virtual/live panel. Virtual attendees may join here:https://zoom.us/j/92446783061?pwd=cmJrNFhoblp2dFZGN1lJSUIxcllwQT09Meeting ID: 924 4678 3061Passcode: 313718