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Philcon Programming: Craft of Writing & Business of Writing panels and workshops
PHILCON IS ONE WEEK AWAY! Philcon.org Nov 08 - 10, 2019 Cherry Hill, New Jersey Our listing on Sched.com will be live soon, but in the meantime, here’s an overview of the weekend.
And here are the items aimed specifically at those looking to improve their writing, and those who are looking to get published or who are already published and looking to up their book-creating and book-selling game: Friday, 6pm Intro to NaNoWriMo & Flash Fiction Challenge National Novel Writing Month is an annual event designed to push both original fiction and fanfic writers past their doubts and all the way to a goal of 50,000 words in 30 days. Learn how to tackle the dreaded writer's block and try your hand at some wacky writing prompts to get your imagination going! [Presented by Katrina S. Forest] Friday, 7pm Genre Publications in 2019 How has the nature of SF&F magazines evolved to survive in the era of the internet? Friday, 8pm Will My Publisher Expect Me To Go On Tour? We talk a lot about ways to sell your first novel, but what happens after your novel sells? A discussion of debut author questions, issues, opportunities, and challenges. Friday, 10pm Workshop: Plot Planning with StoryForge and Tarot Cards ~ 90 min How do you go from story idea to outline? What motivates your characters? Who are their antagonists? Discover how to use StoryForge cards and classic Tarot layouts to build a bridge from vague concept to finished narrative. [Presented by D.L. Carter] * Saturday, 10am Games as Character Builders Writers often think of games as distractions, but they can also be a great source of inspiration. We'll explore how we can use creative games (both board and video) to help springboard ideas and flesh out new characters. [Presented by Katrina S. Forest] Saturday, 10am Workshop: Performing a Reading You may write the best dialogue, descriptions, or sentences ever to see print, but the art of presenting your work orally presents a different set of challenges. Let's go over what they are, and how to overcome them. [Presented by Gordon Linzner] Saturday, 11am How To NOT Sell Your Book Common (and not-so-common) mistakes to avoid while approaching publishers. Saturday, Noon Ask a Small Publisher What do you want to know about getting into the world of publishing? Here’s a chance to ask the pros what they suggest. Saturday, Noon I Want To Do Better How to write non-European fantasy settings without resorting to stereotypes and offensive tropes. Saturday, 1pm How to Establish Your Own Imprint How to legally establish your imprint, obtain ISBNs, what distribution options are available, what you need to know about formatting for the digital age, and how to design (or find a designer for) a good logo. Saturday, 3pm Building Your Own Anthology What goes into the creation of an anthology? Is it better to have a broad topic for it or a narrow one? How do you solicit works? And who can you get to publish it? Saturday, 3pm Adapting Novels Into Screenplays Is there still room for the subplots? Does the pacing need to change? Should certain characters be given a smaller- or larger- part? How do you discern which elements can easily be portrayed in visuals, and how do you handle the ones which can't? Saturday, 4pm Borrowing From Literary Fiction There's been a spate of genre-blending novels and films lately; think Annihilation Station Eleven, and The Magicians. These stories borrow elements of literary fiction and mix them with sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. What benefits arise from blending them together? What are the complications? And what can writers learn from these works to better their own style? [Presented by the Phoenixville Writer's Group] Saturday, 5pm Building Your Readership with Libraries The ebook landscape is in flux and there’s no better time to get your self-published books into libraries and in front of millions of readers. Learn how to make your ebooks available to libraries via Overdrive- and how to make your print books orderable as well. Explore different lending models as well as how to connect personally with your local librarians to further your visibility. [Presented by Dena Heilik of the Philadelphia Free Library] Saturday, 5pm Workshop: Writing Knockout Fight Scenes! How do you write a fight scene that feels immersive to your reader, rather than just a recounting of its choreography? [Presented by Christopher D. Ochs] Saturday, 7pm What Kind of Editor Do I Need? Yes, there's more than one kind! There are developmental editors, line editors, copy editors, proofreaders... We'll explain the difference between them, how to tell which you want, and where to find reliable ones. Saturday, 7pm Workshop: Getting Real About Fantasy Writing ~ 2 Hours Bring your stories! This workshop will focus on writers reading from their work, and getting feedback about what elements are strong and how others might be improved. [Presented by Charles Barouch and Ann Stolinsky] Saturday, 10pm Meet the Editors! Magazine and small press editors discuss what goes into creating their publications, from the economics of staying viable in the electronic age to getting appropriate submissions. * Sunday, 10am Self-Publishing for [Error - No Longer Exists] You've selected your self-publishing venue, submitted your work, but then the platform shuts down or changes their rules in a significant way. What are your options? Sunday, 10am Workshop: How To Give an Interview Once you've reached a certain level of success as a writer, editor or expert in a field, you ought to be prepared for journalist interviews. After all, the better you can present yourself and your work, the more likely you are to receive future publicity! [Presented by Randee Dawn] Sunday, 11am Your Story Doesn't Start Until Page Eleven? ...and that's a problem. How does a writer recognize when a narrative needs major surgery? Sunday, 11am Non-fiction Books that Fiction Writers Should Read Panelists discuss books they find important, and why. Sunday, Noon Rituals for Conjuring Novel Titles Is an actual summoning circle required to find the perfect name for your book, or are there other methods you can use? Sunday, 1pm The Art of the Pitch Whether it’s a novel or a TV show, how you present your product will make or break a potential publisher’s interest. What are the do’s and the do-not’s for different media types? When is less “more?” How do you decide what needs to be removed versus what should remain? Sunday, 1pm Book Layout and Design for Beginners [Presented by Danielle Ackley-McPhail] Sunday, 1pm Elements of Cover Design [Presented by Christopher D. Ochs] # Stay tuned for updates about our other content tracks for the weekend!
My brain
May have melted
But I think I am done. With the scheduling. Buuuut I need to wait until my brain is UN-melted before I am sure, because right now my reading comprehension and critical thinking skills appear to have migrated overseas.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey ~ November 8 - 10, 2019
Philcon.org * Please note that the panels aimed toward aspiring authors are towards the end of the Literary section. * Hands-on workshops, concerts, author readings, and media screenings TBA!
Philcon Programming: Costuming Workshops & Demos
PHILCON IS ONE WEEK AWAY! Philcon.org
Nov 08 - 10, 2019 Cherry Hill, New Jersey Our listing on Sched.com will be live soon, but in the meantime, here’s an overview of the weekend.
Interested in Cosplay? Just like making your own Costumes? These hands-on items (many suitable for ages 10+) might interest you! Friday, 6pm Demo: Contouring for Glamour Looks If you want hands-on experience, bring your own brushes! [Presented by Stephanie Burke]
Saturday, 10am Workshop: Ruched Fabric Roses [$10 Materials Fee] Make a hand-sewn flower with this is Victorian sewing technique. Optional beaded centers can be added before attaching to your choice of backing. [Presented by Lisa Ashton]
Saturday, 11am Workshop: Make a Mini Hat! ~90 minutes [$5 Materials Fee] [Family Friendly] Customize a mini-hat that you can wear immediately! We will have ribbon, sequins, feathers, silk flowers, millinery tulle, rhinestones and anything else you could imagine to embellish your hat with! A $5 fee covers materials. Family friendly, but children need to be supervised by a parent as we use scissors and hot glue. [Presented by Carol Salemi and William Kennedy.] Saturday, 11:30am Workshop: Stage Presentation Tips How to get in character, make use of the space on stage, and ensure the audience- and judges!- focus on the parts of your costume that you most want them to notice. [Presented by Abigail Welsher and Laura Kovalcin] Saturday, Noon Workshop: Fabric Manipulation You can't just buy Padme's Naboo gown or Daenary's dress fabric at your favorite sewing store; it has to be manipulated to give texture and depth. A workshop on North American smocking and other fabric manipulation techniques. Handouts and materials will be provided. [Presented by Diane Kovalcin] Saturday, 1pm Workshop: Making Furred Cosplay Ears [$5 Materials Fee] [Family Friendly] Join in to make a set of ears that can be worn for cosplay and costumes! Fur, felt, foam, clips/headbands and wire will be available for you to make a cat, fox, wolf, or puppy ears! A $5 fee covers materials provided. Family friendly but Children need to be be supervised by a parent, as we use scissors and hot glue. [Presented by Carol Salemi] Saturday, 2pm Demo: Specialty Sewing Machine and Feet Learn ways to mimic hand work when you can't do hand work. [Presented by Kirsten Houseknecht]
Saturday, 2pm ******** SPECIAL DEMO: CHARACTER & FX MAKEUP! [$20 fee] ******** Mandah of MfxMakeup shows you how to apply various SFX techniques on a live model, and answers any questions you have about cosplay makeup and appliances. This demo will showcase some gory elements, so it is 18+, or 16+ *with parental approval*. To reserve a spot, please follow this link: https://mfxmakeup.ticketleap.com/philcon-2019-character--fx-makeup-demo/ Walk-ins also accepted! Saturday, 3pm Workshop: Rhinestone Application [$10 Materials Fee] Learn some secrets and techniques for applying rhinestones to cloths, costumes and accessories You get a package of 144 size 16 Preciosa AB rhinestones, syringes, fabric swatches, pin and application tool. A $10 fee covers materials provided, or you can just observe. [Presented by Carol Salemi]
Sunday, Noon Workshop: Costumes for Your Eyes [$5 Materials Fee] Learn a technique using ping pong balls, that you can combine with makeup to create Anime eyes or dramatically create character eyes without using contacts. A $5 fee covers materials provided, or you can just observe. [Presented by Carol Salemi]
SECOND DRAFTS OF THE LIT PORTION OF THE SCHEDULE IS DONE!! phew!
Everything but the Gaming track and a couple other items is now locked down. Schedules are now going out for review and revision. I may be able to go to sleep by 1am tonight! Also? THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF TO DO THIS YEAR! I hope the new Workshop Space works out because if it does, we can have so much more hands-on stuff than we used to.
*cracks neck, cracks wrists* Well, that’s another year’s content in the bag. Or database, as it were. ...time to start on 2020!