Writers' Conference
MidSouthCon is proud to announce the return of the writers' conference open to writers of all genres. Come join award winning authors, editors, and publishers for a weekend of workshops and panels as they share their insights and answer questions about the craft of writing and publishing. All set in the fun, inspiring background of the leading science fiction and fantasy convention in the MidSouth.
Download a copy of our 2012 flyer here!
Writer's Conference Schedule
NOTE: This is a preliminary schedule and times and dates are subject to change. Please check the pocket program when you check in for the most recent schedule. Those panels described as "Limited Seating" will have a sign up sheet available outside of the room (Promenade 3).
| Day | Time | Panel | Description |
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Friday
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5:00 pm | So, You Want to Write a Screenplay? | Bring your questions to this round table discussion on script writing. Limited Seating. |
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Friday
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6:00 pm | Short Shorts | Workshoppers write a short story in 50 words or fewer. Limited Seating. |
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Friday
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6:00 pm | Con Etiquette | How to interact with editors, publishers and writers in a professional manner, and still have fun. |
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Friday
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7:00 pm | Author Co-ops | What is an author co-op and how can you use it to promote yourself and your work? |
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Friday
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9:00 pm | Broken People | Writing characters with real flaws and real problems. |
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Friday
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11:00 pm | The Scoop on Sex | Is it a romance novel without it? How much is too much? And do I have to use flowery euphemisms? Come with your questions on how to craft convincing carnal knowledge. |
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Saturday
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10:00 am | The Modes of Publication | Big house? Small press? Self-publish? How do you decide which option is best for you? |
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Saturday
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11:00 am | Playing in Other People's Sandboxes | How to write and publish media tie-in novels. |
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Saturday
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1:00 pm | Little Details | A discussion on things writers tend to get wrong and what resources they can use to get it right. |
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Saturday
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1:00 pm | How to Self-Publish the Right Way | The author of Self-Publishing for Virgins shows you step-by-step how to self-publish and sell your books the smart and profitable way. Limited Seating. |
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Saturday
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3:00 pm | We're All Bozos On This Bus: The Truth About Electronic Publishing | From writers to editors, agents to publishers, everyone's thrashing about trying to deal with how to best take advantage of electronic publishing. So many questions - and hopefully a few informed guesses. |
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Saturday
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3:00 pm | Marketing for Authors | How to get your name out there and get people reading your work. |
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Saturday
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3:00 pm | The Science of Magic | Workshoppers participate in building a magic system from scratch. Limited Seating |
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Saturday
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5:00 pm | Unturned Stones | Panelists discuss world building and the things that sometimes get overlooked. |
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Saturday
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5:00 pm | Poetry & the Industry | What to expect if you're trying to make it as a poet. Limited Seating |
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Saturday
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7:00 pm | What do I do with this story? | Editors and publishers give tips on how to find the right place to submit your work once it's done. |
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Saturday
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9:00 pm | All Steam, No Punk | Learn how to hit all the marks in your steampunk story while avoiding cliches. |
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Saturday
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10:00 pm | Editor's Round Table | Editors and publishers are ready to answer your questions about the industry. |
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Saturday
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11:00 pm | Tweet This, Not That | From blogs to Facebook to Twitter, get tips on how to navigate the world of social media |
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Sunday
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11:00 am | Guide to Writers' Groups | How to find or form a writers' group and get the most out of it. |
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Sunday
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1:00 pm | Part time writer, full time life | How to make time to write when you can't quit your day job. |
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Sunday
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1:00 pm | Blog Like A Pro | Food and travel blogger Kat Robinson gives advice on how to be a professional blogger. Limited Seating. |
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Sunday
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1:00 pm | Life in a Log Cabin | Are you interested in writing historical, alternate universe, or fantasy stories set in a colonial, frontier, or pioneer time setting? This lecture will show you a taste of the reality of living in those days. |
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Sunday
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1:00 pm | 21 Days to a Novel | Michael Stackpole sets you on the road to writing success. |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm | The Art of the Edit | The first draft is usually just the beginning. Get tips on how to polish your rough draft. |
| Sunday | 3:00 pm | Give and Take | Getting the best of a critique (or critique group). How to give useful information, and how not to take it personally. |
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