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Craft Talk: How to Interview Subject Matter Experts with Michael Popke
Writers don’t know everything, which is why they need to rely on insights from others. Interviewing subject matter experts often is necessary in article writing, and it’s also common for fiction writers exploring unfamiliar topics. This session will help attendees find the proper experts and navigate the interview process. Where: Badger State Brewing Workshop…
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Craft talk: Writing the White Whale with Lori Rader-Day
n 2012, award-winning crime novelist Lori Rader-Day got a story idea that was too big, too unwieldy, too MUCH—a story she had to attack from every direction. If you have a story that obsesses you but darts away unfinished or a story that feels as though it will swallow you whole, this session will…
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Workshop: Retirees Who’ve Always Wanted to Write
Finally decided it’s time to pen that masterpiece? Whether you’ve spent decades dreaming of a novel or just want to capture those family stories before they fade, this session is for you. We’re tackling the “tech terror”—yes, you can write without a PhD in computer science—and answering those nagging fears: Is it “too late”…
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Workshop: Writing the Veteran’s Experience
Staring at a blank page can feel harder than basic training, especially when you’re digging into the past. We’re creating a safe, judgment-free zone to explore your stories. Whether you’re wrestling with the fear of reliving trauma, worrying if your experiences are “dramatic enough,” or just wondering how to start without cracking open old…