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Workshop: Ekphrastic visual to the page
Ever stare at a painting and wish you could step inside? That’s the heart of ekphrasis—the art of using words to describe, interpret, or “re-see” visual art. Whether it’s writing a poem about a moody photograph or penning a short story sparked by a surrealist sculpture, we’re turning your observations into narratives. You’ll be…
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Workshop: Nonfiction/memoir — where do I start?
Have you ever felt like your own life story is just waiting to be told, but the blank page feels more like a brick wall? Join us for “Nonfiction and Memoir—Where Do I Start?” We’re cutting through the intimidation factor. You might be wondering: “Do I need to be famous to write a memoir?”…
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Workshop: World-building in Fantasy and/or Sci Fi
Ready to construct galaxies and weave magic systems that feel undeniably real? In “World Building in Sci-Fi and Fantasy,” we move beyond the map-making to focus on the heart of immersive storytelling. You might be wondering: “How do I avoid the ‘info-dump’ trap?” or “Do I need to be a history professor to make…
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Workshop: How to Become a Performance/Spoken Word Poet
Ready to turn your written verses into electric stage moments? In “How to Become a Performance/Spoken Word Poet,” we’re pulling back the curtain on the art of owning the room. Whether you’re worried about shaky hands, wondering if you need to be a theatrical performer to be taken seriously, or asking, “Do I really…
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Workshop: Writing and Faith
Writing about faith is a powerful way to connect, but let’s be real—it can also be a little nerve-wracking! In this workshop, we’ll ditch the pressure of being a “perfect” ambassador and focus on telling authentic, compelling stories. Are you worried about being too “preachy” or not “religious enough”? Do you wonder if there’s…
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Panel Discussion: Adapting classics to new audiences
Ever wanted to drop Hamlet into a high-stakes tech startup or give Jane Austen’s heroines a modern social media headache? Join us for “Adapting Classics to a New Audience,” where we show you how to raid the literary attic without getting sued! We’re tackling the big, scary questions: Is that book actually in the…
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Craft Talk: Building worlds and settings in SF and Fantasy
Construct believable, immersive universes in “Building Worlds and Settings in SF and Fantasy.” This panel examines the architecture of speculative fiction, analyzing how authors build the rules, cultures, and landscapes that define bestselling works like The Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We will explore…