Relationships are the backbone of your story. Our panelists Kristin McFarland and Christopher Husberg discuss writing realistic friendships, romantic partners, frenemies, and more.
What really happened at Chernobyl? What we see in miniseries and documentaries clearly steers clear of technical details, or worse, was written by someone overly fond of exploring the drama but clueless on the physics, nuclear engineering and radiological problems. Then there are activists, often totally clueless, who would exaggerate the description of the damage […]
Join us for a panel discussion with Q&A time on balancing faith & gaming, starting a gaming group at your church, & other topics on how to be both a Christian and a gamer.
Is the high point of your story making you feel low? Panelists including Holly West and A. E. Greenwood discuss making the climax of your novel pay off for readers.
Gen Con Writer’s Symposium Co-Directors Melanie Meadors and Kelly Swails recap the convention, give away goodies, and solicit suggestions for next year.
When we were first researching online for our upcoming fantasy parody roleplaying game, Beasties & Bygones, we unexpectedly encountered bits of resistance to the infusing of comedy into gaming. The idea that this could be controversial was bizarre to us, which led to many internal and external discussions on the subject. We’re bringing all we […]
Ever wonder what it takes to compete and win a cosplay competition? In this panel you’ll learn the ins and outs of competing in costume. Learn how to prepare, what to expect, and even how to take home the gold.
Russia and her evolving position, and her antics, on the world stage. Russian policy and operational changes over the last 10 years. Where is the common ground and where are the friction points with the US and the West? Panel by the National Security Decision Making, Inc staff.
How do you write a cookbook for a culture that never existed but everyone knows? One of the authors (Daniel Myers) of “A Dwarven Cookbook” talks about the origins of the recipes in their cookbooks.
Carlos “Bostria” Llauger will guide us through a presentation of the latest and upcoming miniatures and news for Aristeia! and INFINITY. Soldiers, robots, spaceships, humour & a big reveal from the company that makes the best sci fi metal miniatures in the world.
Anxiety is far more common in the cosplay Community then you might imagine and it truly can be debilitating. Come join this Roundtable discussion with Lauren from Thousand Faces cosplay and discuss some of the struggles and techniques involved with handling anxiety, particularly throughout a convention day.
Look, your body is perfect how it is, but if you want to use your upcoming cosplay as motivation for sculpting a superhuman physique, come talk with certified strength and conditioning coach and amateur bodybuilder, Ethan from Thousand Faces cosplay, and learn how!
Cosplay always seems to be an expensive hobby, but it really doesn’t have to be! Costumes can be completely affordable, or even free! Learn some tips and tricks from some of the best penny pinching cosplayers around! Who have not only years of experience, but also have won numerous awards with costumes that didn’t break […]
Cosplay always seems to be an expensive hobby, but it really doesn’t have to be! Costumes can be completely affordable, or even free! Learn some tips and tricks from some of the best penny pinching cosplayers around! Who have not only years of experience, but also have won numerous awards with costumes that didn’t break […]
Have you ever wondered how a cosplayer can make a costume look like it just jumped out of a game? Join cosplay and painting master Brittani Ginoza as she shares painting tips and tricks in a live painting demo. Learn about different paints, brushes, and techniques to use to get that real video game look.
Ever want to get into Cosplay photography? Come join Wes, The Portrait Dude, who photographed for Cosplay Culture & C4 Magazine to see demos on shooting styles, editing & more!
From Geisha to Oiran Japan’s pleasure districts, known as yūkaku, of the Edo period were hotbeds of saucy drama & fascinating characters. Join us for an uncensored lecture on Japanese history.
A crash course for game designers & publishers on game manufacturing. Tips on component choices & the production process. Ideas for running your Kickstarter campaign will be up for discussion.
That one time time, at that one con…yeah, funny things and amazing memories happen at cons all the time! But how often do you get the inside scoop on the behind the scenes happenings of a cosplay photoshoot? Come listen in to Wes, The Portrait Dude, as he regales you of some of the craziness […]
Michael Kesavan is a professional entertainer & Game Master from Western Australia. Come along & pick up some tips & tricks on how you can potentially make a career as a tabletop roleplayer.
A good visual look to your stream can be the crucial difference between a person sticking around to see what you’re up to, or just browsing on to the next stream. We will show you how you can make great-looking overlays without any need for Photoshop or design experience. We will introduce you to the […]
Panelists Zig Zag Claybourne, Richard Byers, Diana Rowland and Kirk Dougle share where they do their best work–and what they avoid. Discover what may work for you!
