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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…

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…

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…

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).

What can interactive entertainment uniquely offer the world right now? To that we answer "Hope." The world needs stories. Not just any stories, but the right kind of stories. Video…

During this session, we’ll review a selection of submitted fiction excerpts, and Bunmi Ishola of Waterbrook Kids will offer on-the-spot feedback on what’s working and what could be improved on.…