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Character Development and World Building
Presented by Patricia Gilliam. Practical tips and techniques for bringing your characters and settings to life across long-term projects. Sunday, May 3, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301C FREE with admission -
Twisted Moments: A Precious Moments Reimagining
Presented by Mallory Bertrand. Take the sweetness of Precious Moments and give it a darker, more twisted spin in this art class with Mallory Bertrand. Saturday, May 2, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Rotunda $15 | Limited to 20 participants -
How to Become a Fiction Author: From Spark to Shelf!
Presented by Jeri Weems. From the first idea to a finished book, this session looks at the path to becoming a fiction author. Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Writing Hope into the Future: The Art of Eco-Fiction
Presented by Diane Kann. Explore the art of eco-fiction and the role hope can play in stories about the future. Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301C FREE with admission -
The Challenges of Self-Publishing
Presented by Alexandria Anderson. A session on the challenges that can come with self-publishing and what writers should be ready for. Sunday, May 3, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission -
Writer Beware
Presented by Richard White. A practical look at how writers can recognize and avoid less-than-helpful agents, publishers, and editors. Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Selling & Marketing Self-Published Books
Presented by Allen Sircy. A practical session focused on getting self-published books in front of readers. Saturday, May 2, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission -
Bedazzle Your Book
Presented by Knox Craft Club. Bring your creativity and turn a book into something extra special in this hands-on workshop from Knox Craft Club. This class includes all supplies you need to bedazzle your book, however, you must bring your own book Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rotunda $40 | Limited to 30 participants -
The Imagination Council
Presented by Judy Baloff. Judy Baloff presents a session about going from words to wisdom and how her first book opened the door to a whole new life. Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission -
Creating on Purpose in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Presented by John Holley. A session on staying intentional and thoughtful in your creative work while navigating the realities of artificial intelligence. Saturday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301B FREE with admission -
Hooking the Reader
Presented by Leanne Tyler (Leanne Hinkle). A session on grabbing your audience's attention right from the start. Sunday, May 3, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Classroom 301A FREE with admission
