I'm Teaching Writing Workshops
At Context Con
Fri-Sat, August 26-27th, 2011
The Doubletree Hotel
Columbus, OH
Just a reminder that I’ll be teaching writing workshops and participating in signings and panels at Context Speculative Fiction Convention this year.
It IS a bargain--$45 (through August 15) to sign up for the Con and $25 per two-hour workshop. And, who knows? I may have some early copies of The Gray Wolf Throne on hand.
Here’s the low-down:
Release Your Inner Teen:
Writing Fiction for the Young Adult Market
(Friday, August 26th, 8pm-10pm)
Everyone agrees -- young adult fiction is booming. Many writers of adult fiction are interested in exploring the opportunities in writing for teens. But teen readers are among the most demanding readers of all. In this hands-on session, a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fantasy discusses techniques for winning the teen reader.$25, 2 hours. 19 seats remain.
(Friday, August 26th, 8pm-10pm)
Everyone agrees -- young adult fiction is booming. Many writers of adult fiction are interested in exploring the opportunities in writing for teens. But teen readers are among the most demanding readers of all. In this hands-on session, a New York Times bestselling author of young adult fantasy discusses techniques for winning the teen reader.$25, 2 hours. 19 seats remain.
Engaging the Wary:
Winning and Keeping the Impatient Reader
(Saturday, August 27th, 3pm-5pm)
These days there is a lot of competition for readers' time from video games, movies, and television. This creates new demands for writers. This session explores strategies for launching with a compelling opening and using voice, character, conflict, action, pacing, mystery and narrative tension to keep the reader turning the page. $25, 2 hours. 20 seats remain.
(Saturday, August 27th, 3pm-5pm)
These days there is a lot of competition for readers' time from video games, movies, and television. This creates new demands for writers. This session explores strategies for launching with a compelling opening and using voice, character, conflict, action, pacing, mystery and narrative tension to keep the reader turning the page. $25, 2 hours. 20 seats remain.
There are other workshops and panels available as well. Get all the info here
Register for the con here
Hotel info is here.
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