From Back to the Future to modern sci-fi, time travel stories have fascinated audiences for decades. This panel explores what makes them so compelling, the most iconic examples, and the…
Demystify what it truly means to label a speculative book "Christian" by mapping your story across five distinct marketing and thematic pillars. This panel of authors and publishers reveals how…
This panel explores how creators use speculative fiction to reflect the "Creator" through imaginative world-building. By blending sci-fi with Christian motifs, the discussion examines how secondary worlds use allegory and…
Why do stories like The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Dune captivate audiences across generations? In a world flooded with cynicism, people still hunger for stories of sacrifice,…
Discover the heartbeat of the resilient children’s market and how to craft stories that spark wonder in today’s readers. This session combines a practical industry snapshot with expert guidance on…
What makes retellings timeless, amazing, and irresistible? With a discussion on why the most popular retellings work and how they connect with our current culture (and of course, with faith).
Learn to develop your own visual storytelling process for graphic novels and webcomics — from script to storyboard to character design — using Scrivener, Clip Studio Paint, and Adobe. Your…
Magic is both character and setting in fantasy, and as soon as you have someone deliberately using a magic system, you have a science, too. Just as there are many…
Berry Tripp wrote a million words WHILE working seventy hours a week and running a thriving and growing business. Then he retired and took up writing full time. Both can…
Celebrate the launch of the latest book from our Founder/Conference Director! We'll have games, prizes, and a Q&A with Becky herself.