During these intensives, you’ll have a chance to do a deep dive into a specific content areas in a small interactive session allowing for Q&A, discussion, and hands-on activities. Choose one, two, or all three sessions! But don’t hesitate. These sessions will sell out quickly. 20 seats available per session.
TIFF LIAO • If you’re supposed to “write what you know,” how can you create authentically and respectfully from a perspective outside of your own? This intensive is a craft-oriented approach to portraying diverse characters as it relates to character, plot, and voice. We'll cover several writing exercises, as well as specific dos and don’ts to avoid blind spots and pitfalls.
DAN SANTAT • Want to improve your artistic skills? Want to learn how to draw? Dan Santat is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design and he will share every important piece of information in just two hours. Dan will discuss everything from color theory, composition, book design, typography, and even a little promotion advice.
SALLY KIM • So you’re in the deep, dark trenches of querying for a literary agent. Perhaps you’re new and need to learn the basics of what to prepare and how. Or perhaps you’ve been querying for years with no luck and are wondering what you might be doing wrong. Or somewhere in between! Whatever stage you’re in, join us for this deeper exploration into the do’s and don’ts of querying where we’ll break down best practices, common mistakes, and walk through examples of each, with plenty of time for Q&A at the end.