WRITE
All about the business, craft, and art of writing. A mix of workshops and panel discussions for writers of all experience & career levels. Come hear what our accomplished publishing professional have to say about the writing life; get exclusive advice and tips, ask questions, and walk away with a new perspective to help you become the best writer you can be.
Director: Venessa Giunta
Assistant Director: Robby Hilliard
Mentoring Sessions!
Sunday October 18, 2020 - 2:00pm to 4:45pm
Interested in talking to a pro author about the biz? About craft? Curious about publishing? Have a book to pitch? Our amazing guests are offering 15-minute one-on-one mentoring sessions on Sunday afternoon! You can find all the info here: http://bit.ly/MVC-Mentors-2020
Multiverse 2020 Online Panels
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Watch parties will take place on Discord in #write
ADVANCED CRAFT: WORLDBUILDING: FOLKLORE AND FOLK MAGIC
Friday, October 16, 2020 5:30pm EDT
Every human(like) culture in every world has some sort folklore, as well as folk magic. We're not talking about the ritualistic magic with robes, processions, daggers, and spells. But the magic of the common people. The herbs imbued with magical properties when picked beneath a full moon, the village witch who creates potions, the elder who blesses the crops. Come learn how to create rich folklore traditions for your worlds!
Moderator: Rachel Brune
Panelists: Ashley Chappell, Paige L. Christie, Delores Norman, Delia Remington
WRITING PEOPLE NOT LIKE YOU
Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:00am EDT
When we write outside our own experience, we have extra responsibility for getting it right, for doing it well. This panel will discuss ways of bringing authenticity to your diverse characters in a way that is positive, respectful, and understanding of the things that make us different and the things that make us similar.
Moderator: Lee Martindale
Panelists: K.D. Edwards, D.L. Wainright, Alexandra Christian, Dahlia Rose
JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER: WHAT MAKES GREAT COVERS
Saturday October 17, 2020 11:30am EDT
Join our panel of authors and artists in talking about what to look for in a cover and how to work with cover artists. Topics may may range from genre cover expectations to the relationship with your cover artist.
Moderator: Liz Gorinsky
Panelists: Marc L. Abbott, Tyra Burton, Galen Dara, Ellie Raine
MAKE ME LAUGH: WRITING HUMOR IN SPEC-FIC
Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:30pm EDT
Humor isn't as easy to write as it might seem. Join our guests for a discussion of what works and what doesn't, and how to gauge how well your own writing might tickle readers' funny bones!
Moderator: Lee Martindale
Panelists: Paul Barrett, Gini Koch, Cat Rambo, Jeff Strand
ADVANCED CRAFT: CHARACTERIZATION: CRAFTING A VILLAIN
Sunday, October 18, 2020 1:00pm EDT
Hannibal Lector. Darth Vader. He Who Shall Not Be Named. Creating great villains isn't always easy. As writers, we have to be careful that our villains don't come across as mustache-twirling melodramatic bad guys. Come hang out with our authors who are going to talk about creating awesome, terrifying, authentic villains!
Moderator: Darin Kennedy
Panelists: Marlena Frank, Linda Mercury, Bobby Nash, Cat Rambo
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