From FanFic to Your Fic!

Have you been writing in worlds that someone else created? Using characters that already exist? You can take your writing from FanFic to your own original stories in this interactive workshop. Learn how to build your own unique world and develop characters that no one has ever seen before!

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Workshop: So I’ve Created a Product… Now what?!

You have gone through all the barriers and obstacles to create a product, whether it is an art piece, a novel, a sculpture or simply a brand, bwhere do you go from here?  How do you get recognition for what you have accomplished? Better yet how do you get paid for what you made!  Listen […]

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Digital Marketing Tips for Con Creatives

If you have questions about using social media marketing and advertising to increase sales, fans, or exposure, this is the panel you’re looking for. Learn basic to intermediate level tips to help you broadcast your creativity affordably, ethically, and successfully! Come with questions and your own success tips to share!

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Reflections: Creating Powerful Characters of Color in Media

A panel discussing the steps on how to take an idea/concept and turn it into a published comic character. Panelists include author, Peter Chizoba Daniel, who currently has four titles featuring strong characters of color: Nowborn, Chayoma, The Blook Seekers and Mbuze: cosplayer, Super Fit With Ree Cosplay, who was turned into the character, Interface, […]

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Women in Speculative Fiction

Women have been queens of imaginative writing from the dawn of creation. Let’s review speculative fiction throughout history!

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Good’ feedback or ‘Bad’ feedback: How can I tell the difference?

If you’re a creative type, you’ve likely had your fill of feedback from others. Some of it may have been prompted; most of it, unsolicited. In the nauseating sea of eager voices waiting to shout their opinions about your work, it can be hard to know which advice to heed—and which to ignore. Come join […]

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I wrote something. How do I get it published?

Join a group of authors for an in-depth discussion of the multiple paths  (traditional, self-published, indie, and a hybrid) to publication. A Q&A will follow!

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Creating the Perfect Villain

How to create the perfect villain by drawing on certain characteristics, familiar people, historical figures, and famous villians!

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Collaboration Among Creators

Strategic collaboration among creators! Join a lively discussion of how to expand your ideas into a short story/novel or graphic novel to cosplay to animation to live action film with limited funds.

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Book Boot Camp: How to Write a Novel in 30 Days

You have an idea for a book, but you can never seem to get started. You research forever, but don’t write. You start writing but get stuck, or lose steam and give up. If that sounds like you, welcome to Book Boot Camp! No matter what kind of writer you are, learn tips and tricks […]

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