Ready to take your fantasy or sci-fi novel to the next level? I’m honored to be presenting this weekend at Writer’s Digest‘s 2nd annual Science Fiction and Fantasy Online Conference, June 25th and 26th.
I’ll be joining other pros such as:
- Michael Sullivan
- Stephen Leigh
- Jeff Wheeler
- Tee Morris
- Pip Ballantine
- Philip Athans
We’ll be talking about everything from worldbuilding to three-dimensional characters to publishing options. Even better, you’ll receive a critique (with written feedback) of your query letter from an agent with experience in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
What I’ll Be Teaching: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction
I’ll be teaching an hour-long session (complete with Q&A) this Saturday, June 25th, at 3PM EDT. I’ll be addressing the Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction.
You’ll learn how to:
- Think beyond clichés to find truly original ideas—and then how to make sure you’re taking full advantage of all the epic opportunities within your high-concept premise.
- Create imaginative and exciting worlds that support your ultimate goal of strong plot and character, rather than getting in their way.
- Structure your sprawling epics to create powerful and resonate pacing and flow.
- Select the right number of POVs for your story and then manage them responsibly to create cohesion and foreshadowing.
- Choose the right endings for books within a series and use them to hook readers into the next book without frustrating or disappointing them.
Join me in taking your fantasy or science fiction novel to the next level!
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Sounds like a great course, have fun. I’lll be cheering for you!
Thanks! It’s not a subject I get to talk about every day, so I’m excited to be a part of it!
I’m not writing a sci-fi novel or a fantasy novel. I’m writing superhero stories, but your tips are helpful.
Actually, superhero stories are considered speculative (i.e., they contain elements that couldn’t exist in the real world). It’s a very broad umbrella term! Great to hear you’re enjoying the blog.
Hi Carly, love superhero stories!
I do too, Benjamin. That’s why I’m writing them.
Sure thing, K.M. Your tips are helpful, and for me, the protagonist and MC are the main person.
Thanks, Carly! Glad you’re finding them useful.
Sure thing, K.M.
So how was it? Did you blow some socks off?
Well, I thought I might have smelled some stinky feet. 😉