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Writing Presentations at Anthrocon 2010
16 years ago
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This year at Anthrocon I'll once again be giving presentations on the rules for writing good fiction. These presentations cover many of the things I've learned from ten years of publishing the fanzine Fang, Claw & Steel http://webhome.idirect.com/~twessner/fcs/fcs.htm.
Last year's writing presentation proved to be very popular. This year I've split it into two sessions with new material added. In addition to favourite subjects such as "The Beautiful Tragedy of the Magician," "When Real Things Happen to Imaginary People" and "The Secret to Writing Good Fiction," new topics include "Genres and the Economy of Narrative," "From Time Lines to Story Line" and "Building on a Foundation of Desire."
Here's the presentation titles, times, locations and summaries from the Anthrocon 2010 schedule guide.
Rules for Writing Fiction
Friday 2:30–4:00 PM Presentation Room
Learn what separates great stories from bad ones. When to apply the rules, when to break the rules and how to go beyond them!
More Rules for Writing Fiction
Saturday 3:30–5:00 PM Cambria
Find out what makes a great story, along with some effective and practical techniques for turning your ideas into compelling stories.
A lively and informative time is guaranteed for all!
Update: Handouts from both writing sessions are now available in PDF format.
http://webhome.idirect.com/~twessne.....ction-2010.pdf
http://webhome.idirect.com/~twessner/More-Rules-for-Writing-Fiction-2010.pdf
Last year's writing presentation proved to be very popular. This year I've split it into two sessions with new material added. In addition to favourite subjects such as "The Beautiful Tragedy of the Magician," "When Real Things Happen to Imaginary People" and "The Secret to Writing Good Fiction," new topics include "Genres and the Economy of Narrative," "From Time Lines to Story Line" and "Building on a Foundation of Desire."
Here's the presentation titles, times, locations and summaries from the Anthrocon 2010 schedule guide.
Rules for Writing Fiction
Friday 2:30–4:00 PM Presentation Room
Learn what separates great stories from bad ones. When to apply the rules, when to break the rules and how to go beyond them!
More Rules for Writing Fiction
Saturday 3:30–5:00 PM Cambria
Find out what makes a great story, along with some effective and practical techniques for turning your ideas into compelling stories.
A lively and informative time is guaranteed for all!
Update: Handouts from both writing sessions are now available in PDF format.
http://webhome.idirect.com/~twessne.....ction-2010.pdf
http://webhome.idirect.com/~twessner/More-Rules-for-Writing-Fiction-2010.pdf
I had already checked out the panel schedule for AC when it came out not long ago, looking specifically for writing panels and was pleased to see a number of them offered this year.
Last year at AC, in a friend's room (Snake), I talked with someone getting ready to do a writing panel that day or next, and I said that I planned to attend. Naturally I didn't. But this year I will make a special effort to hit the writing panels this year. So I hope to see you!