Demystify and Defuse Writers Block

Is “writer’s block” really a thing? Some famous authors will say “No, get back to work, you slacker!” But we certainly experience something like it in our own writing lives. Come learn how to understand this mysterious phenomenon...

Evening Fireside Read & Critique

Attendees can, with advance submission, present one to two pages of prose. Attendees will read and critique works. The highest vote will be presented on Sunday at closing ceremonies with an award!

Editorial Nitpicking panel

A perennial favorite, the Editor Nitpicking panel will cover all of the things – incorrect things – that writers do constantly that drive Editors to … well, not alcohol, but certainly to distraction.

YA and Middle-Grade Craft

Middle-Grade and Young Adult: just target demographics, or genres unto themselves? Brandie June Chernow will explore the answer to this and many other things about writing for this exciting market and fanbase!

Plot on the Spot

if outlining is your friend, Plottr is like family! If you use it effectively. Learn the fundamentals of plot AND Plottr as you craft a complete story in real time.