Mystery Subgenres from Cozy to Noir - Panel Discussion: This presentation introduces the range of mystery subgenres from the cozy to the noir. The panelists will discuss why it’s important for authors to understand and choose a subgenre that fits them and their work, which ones they write in, and how they do (or don’t!) follow “rules.” Panelists: Alice Boatwright, Curt Colbert, Glen Erik Hamilton, Charlotte Stuart, and Marty Wingate.
Authorpreneur: Level Up the Business Side of Writing with Laurie Buchanan: When writing is treated as a business, a writer becomes a serious contender in magazines, newspapers, and on shelves in bookstores. In this interactive session, writers will learn what it means to be an authorpreneur and about the business side of writing. Attendees will obtain tips for avoiding burnout and overwhelm, processes for determining when to take important business risks, how to better manage cash flow, how to stabilize a writing business in a fluctuating industry and ways to efficiently manage your business.
Understanding Story Structure with April Dávila: In this session we will explore the difference between structure and plot, examine seven traditional story structures, and discuss how writers in various genres utilize these structures in unique and creative ways. Writers will leave the session with an understanding of which narrative structure best suits their own work.
SESSION FULL -- Today's Publishing Choices with Beth Jusino: An unbiased, unvarnished look at today’s publishing options. Learn what it means to publish with the “Big 5” traditional publishers, small presses, self publish (with or without service companies), hybrid and other emerging models. We’ll also examine pros and cons of each choice, realistic costs and income potential, and pitfalls to avoid.