![]() ![]() ![]() We’ll try to make sure your cyber crime is really possible (Sorry! Your character’s nerdy friend can’t really hack the POTUS’s phone.) We’ll cover who, why, and where. We’ll discuss what is happening (hot!) in the cyber criminal world today, including a few recent examples. We’ll have a focus on science fiction and fantasy, genres that put world-building at center stage and provide the greatest range of topics to explore, but the tools you’ll learn will apply to any story you want to tell. In this workshop we’ll look at the process of building the world of your story, and work through exercises on details from daily life to mapmaking. A story’s world provides the dramatic setting through which the hero makes his journey, and the storyteller designs that world to bring the journey to life. Worlds of Story: An Overview – Keith GoodnightĮvery story has a world to build, whether it’s a particular view of our modern world or the invented world of a mythic past or space-opera future, whether it’s as intimate as the home life of one family or as broad as an entire galaxy. Come learn more about this unprecedented era in nautical history, with real and replica artifacts to make the past come alive. Victorian & Edwardian Ocean Travel – John Hemmertĭuring the age of sail and steam, millions took their leave of dry land and braved the high seas - as sailors, settlers, convicts, pirates, refugees, or merchant traders. Bring $20 and come early - only ten seats available! No prior experience required - all materials provided. Come make your own mini-notebook, using the long-stitch method and a genuine leather cover. We’ll go through the basics of what makes a good apocalypse and how those events might be responded to – on a large scale and the individual.ĭon’t bring any of your fancy factory-made moleskines here! We’re making our own books, under the expert guidance of Tim Black. Emergency Management is a profession of “Disaster Conceriges” who help coordinate resources and provide education on what to do to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. ![]() You Got Science in my Fiction! – Rhonda Eudalyįrom tornados to terrorist attacks to pandemics – cities, counties, and states plan for a wide range of emergencies. Safety focused intro on the tech and types of modern arms, examples of malfunctions and accidents, and the most egregious misrepresentations of firearms in film and print. From simple concepts every writer needs as reminders to delving into ways of writing from a deeper POV, this class fits all levels of writers. It’s hard to imagine it now: how could just one company, buying and selling product for a pleasant hot drink, have so enormously and brutally altered the course of world history? Let’s look past those innocuous dainty cups and saucers and uncover the real history behind one of the world’s first commercial superpowers.Ĭolorful writing draws readers into both fiction and non-fiction. Tea History: Rise of the East India Trading Company – Genevieve Dodd It's easier than you think to write it right, and we'll discuss ways your horse can throw proverbial rocks at your hero. See why a "stone in the hoof" isn't a debilitating injury and learn what could actually delay your hero getting there in time for the battle. We'll demo equine behaviors, both good and bad. ![]() Meet a real-life war mare, stare into her gentle eyes and stroke her silky coat. We all know they're important, but a few details with even a minor equine character can add layers, depth, complexity and hilarious chaos to your story and your hero's journey. From the basics of retrograde and anterograde amnesia into the details of how the hippocampus creates, stores, and accesses memory, this deep dive into a commonly misrepresented condition will be unforgettable.ĭetails matter. Explore the various types of edits, anticipated costs, and questions to ask when looking for in an editor.Ĭan a bump on the head actually make you forget your life? Will you get all your memories back in a well timed instant to save the day? Probably not, but there are convenient and realistic ways to get your amnesiac plot device in place. Congratulations! Now, you want a professional editor but don’t know what to ask or expect as you seek the perfect match. ![]()
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