Working with Criticism (Without Taking It Personally)
Feedback is crucial to a creative career, yet even helpful critique can sometimes be hard to hear. "Just grow a thick skin!" is not useful advice and does nothing to…
Demystifying Anime: Help for Parents and Writers
Parents, wonder what this Japanese animation is all about? Writers, want a way to learn storytelling while watching what you love? Come learn from a parent and author who love…
Should you use AI as a writer?
A panel of experts will debate the pros and cons of using AI as a writer. We'll have technical experts as well as writing experts to get a well-rounded view…
Dystopian Fiction, the Hunger Games, and True Freedom
Dystopian fiction has perennial popularity - but why? This panel explores what dystopian says about fighting for what you believe, solving hard problems badly (and then fixing them), and what…
Cosplay 101
Wanting to get into cosplay but don't know where to start? Jess Luttrell of Cosplay For Christ and Author and Film Maker Laura Farrar will go over the basics for…
Darth Vader, Loki, and Sauron: Why Villains Captive Us More Than Heroes
Why do compelling villains captivate audiences more than heroes? This panel explores the psychology of unforgettable villains, the reality of human experience, and why stories of temptation, brokenness, and redemption…