Time: 10:00-11:00am
Room: Court of Sciences 50
Discovering the Writer Within
It has been said that all of us have locked inside at least one good story to tell. How do we tap into that story and many others? Professional writers share how to get inspired and start the creative juices flowing.
Panelists: Barbara Abercrombie, chair (Courage and Craft: Writing Your Life into Story); Noel Alumit (Talking to the Moon); Maria Amparo Escandon (Esperanza's Box of Saints); Rachel Kann (10 for Everything)
Time: 11:15-12:15
Room: Court of Sciences 50
Learning the Art and Craft of Storytelling
Whether you are writing a story, novel, play, memoir, or personal essay, how do you create stories that pack a punch? This “nuts and bolts” session introduces you to the key art and craft essentials for powerful storytelling.
Speaker: Steven Wolfson (award-winning playwright and screenwriter)
Time: 1:15-2:15pm
Room: Court of Sciences 50
Looking Ahead to Publication
After you complete a solid draft, it’s time to move to the next stage and polish your work to publication standards. This session provides answers that give you a competitive edge and illustrate how to be your own best advocate.
Panelists: Paul Mandlebaum, chair (Adriane on the Edge); Aimee Liu (Gaining: The truth about Life after Eating Disorders); Rebecca Forster (Silent Witness); Bett Williams (The Wrestling Party)
Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Room: Court of Sciences 50
Living Your Life as a Writer
What does it mean to live a writer’s life? Creative writers who have successfully done so share their insights and advice on building writing practice, tips for staying connected, balancing personal commitments with professional aspirations, and making a living as a writer.
Panelists: Daniel M. Jaffe, chair (The Limits of Pleasure); Jami Brandli (fiction writer, playwright, screenwriter); Amy Friedman (Nothing Sacred: A Conversation with Feminism); Sherri L. Smith (Lucy the Giant)