2018 archive

Writing is hard enough when the fictional voices in your head are arguing, it’s downright impossible if you let the opinions of others get in the way. In this class we will learn the art of being a polished professional and learn to beat the ego bug.

1. 1. What is ego, and how does it affect performance?
   2. Finding a rock solid base
   3. The empty cup philosophy
   4. Practical ways to not let the haters get you down

Hard Science Fiction can be intimidating for many authors. But Brad R. Torgersen is a multi-award-winning Hard SF author who can show you that it’s not hard to be Hard with your SF. Almost everything you need to know to make your science fiction stories more solidly grounded—real physics, real chemistry, real astronomy, and so forth—can be understood without obtaining a STEM degree. Brad can show you how to make the nuts-and-bolts aspects of your stories, integral to both plot and character development. Such that the science of your stories reinforces all the other aspects, to keep a reader engaged as well as entertained. Brad’s got three readers’ choice awards from the premier Hard SF magazine in the world—Analog Science Fiction and Fact. So if you want to buttress your world-building and plot construction with a healthy dose of Hard, Brad’s the one to help you do it.

Learn which self-editing steps are non-negotiable, how to tackle your revisions in a few logical sweeps that will save time and hassle, and get access to handy checklists and resources you can use for every book going forward.

• Four Phases of Editing
• Word Economy
• Word Choice
• Metaphors and Similes
• Purple Prose

A presentation about those elements of narrative fiction that lend depth, value and resonance to writing. Every story has some, the best have many. We’ll learn how to identify which elements to include in your story. Subplots and multiple stories, arcs, settings, themes, novelties, information and more. A little foresight, a touch of research and a clear goal can nurture the muse to bring out the strength of the form.

I love my biology textbooks. They're meaningfully massive, intellectually delicious, and look sharp on my bookshelf. But they’re all old. Even new textbooks are 5 years out of date. So what’s up in 2018? We’ll review recent discoveries, then chop them up for story parts.

• Genetics and Stem Cells
• Tissue and Structure Regeneration
• Medical Advances

Authors have to Google some strange things, but how do you know what sources to trust? How do you best go about researching for your writing? This class discusses reliable research methods and how to incorporate research into your writing in an interesting way.

• Types of research
• How to tell if a source is credible
• Incorporating research into writing

A quick and dirty editing method that will change the way you look at polishing your manuscript.

• Writing flash fiction as an exercise to improve your writing.
• How to fine-tune your work using these simple methods.
• Practicing perfection.


We will write and edit as many works of flash fiction as we can, and in the process learn how to spot literary missteps in a flash!

The Different Kinds of Punk Fiction and What Makes Each Unique (steampunk, dieselpunk, cyberpunk, etc.)

Those magnificent men in their flying machines (or locomotives, or jungle gear, or boxing gloves, or...) took us on all kinds of adventures in the pulp age. These "lost" genres may be ripe for a comeback or to be mined for new story ideas -- like Charles Shulz did with Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace. Learn about these old tales and where to find them today!

Students will learn the software and equipment necessary to record a podcast. We will also discuss styles of podcasting.

• Software and Equipment for Podcasting
• Podcast Types
• Interview Podcasts
• Topic Discussion Podcasts

Kickstarter is an invaluable, but daunting tool. Come learn from power users of the platform about what to avoid, what to prepare for, and what to do.

Freelancing is a hard job at the best of times, and writing for games adds a whole level of complication. Learn from current and previous freelancers and publishers about the best routes to breaking in, staying in and being successful!

No game is ready to ship without playtest. Learn how to run an effective, efficient, and productive playtest on your products.

Lots of authors roleplay, from Jim Butcher, George R.R. Martin, to local authors around you! Come learn why this hobby is so engaging to creatives (and especially writers) and what they've learned and leveraged it for!

How to Deal with a Character that Is Wise Enough to see the Future, but Isn't Psychic

From Princess Leia Organa to Hermione Granger to Buffy Summers, each female characters has their own strength they can offer and shouldn’t all fit the standard Trinity mold of “strong heroine.” Learn the strengths and weaknesses of each character type and how they can make (or break) your story. With discussion on main characters as well as secondary characters, this advanced look at characterization will help you create strong characters that are memorable heroines for your audience.

Got a story idea, but not sure what to do with it? Started writing a story, but now it's a hot mess?

If you like movies, you can learn to make something awesome out of all the chaos. Come prepared to think, imagine, create, and to go home and work because you'll have a story to write!

• The parts of a story
• The bones of your story
• Filling in the fat
• Dressing for success


Throughout the class, students will work on filling out a form. By the end of the class, they'll have everything they need to go home and write a story that is free of chaos and takes them from story idea to glorious ending.

From the classic movie monsters to obscure folklore, what is the supernatural and how can you use it in your tales – from epic fantasy to steampunk – to add depth and wonder!

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As authors we hear over and over again how vital it is to “Know your audience,” and rightly so, because that is one of the keys to selling books. But how do you know what you’re writing and who you’re writing it for? Especially when you’re trying to bring your own spin and unique voice to the craft? Can you innovate and “think outside the box” while still targeting a market? Author and Publisher Jason King shares his experience looking for fresh yet, marketable authors as well as his own experience writing and selling books.

You've written the 80 K plus novel, now to strip it to the bones and write the synopsis and book blurb without going crazy.

• How to get a synopsis
• How to fine tune that synopsis
• How to take the points in the synopsis and make a blurb

Anna Danna Mo-Manna Fee Fi Fo-Fanna, Let’s Play the Name Game - picking the perfect name for your characters is a skill set that can be a lot of fun. Get hints and tips, along with some cool websites, that will help you find the perfect names.

A discussion of the basic storytelling structure Joseph Campbell first noted in his book, appropriately titled, The Hero’s Journey. When your plot feels off and you can’t figure out why, understanding this structure might help fill in the holes.

In every scene, the focal character needs two things: a goal to accomplish (hmm, steak) and consequences for failure (the stakes). In this class, we'll break down a scene and brainstorm how to improve the overall goal and stakes. Then we'll workshop scenes submitted by the audience, focusing on these two ideas.

University class are in progress - Please remember to respect the Host of this event

Why should you sketch digitally instead of just picking up a pencil and paper? In this session, Dennis Dorrity demonstrate digital sketching processes to that can greatly speed up your character creation. Dennis will provide brush downloads and digital sample characters for you try your character sketching on your own!

Take Inspiration from real world religions and mythology to craft unique fictional religions in a respectful and creative manner.

• Symbols
• Heroes
• Rituals
• Values

How to portray computer hacking in your fiction.

The characters in your unique world need to speak in a way that matches that worldbuilding. Learn common time period, gender role, and social communication “rules” of our world in order to clearly apply those guidelines to the world of your building.

• Gender Roles
• Guidelines/Rules
• Swear words
• Idioms

You’ve followed your muse, allowed your characters to steer, and you’ve written—a tangled mess? Now what? This class will teach techniques to organize the beautiful chaos and create a structured novel. You’ll learn how to map your book and how to use the map to address character, plot, and theme.

• How NOT to approach revisions
• How to map your book/reverse outline
• Using the map to address character
• Using the map to address plot
• Using the map to address theme
• Next Steps

Can I quote a song in my novel? Can I use the actual name of products in my writing? Can I write in someone else’s world if my story is original? Can I sell prints of my own versions of someone else’s characters? Isn’t it all fair use or something? Can I . . . ?

This class will introduce you to the basics of several types of intellectual property and discuss how to avoid getting yourself into legal trouble when creating and selling your work.

(Note that this class is paired with Intellectual Property II: Getting Rights in Your Creative Work and Maximizing Their Value, but you do not need to the other class to understand this one. Each class stands on its own.)

Planning a novel is a daunting task. Researching, organizing, outlining—these are steps that require flexible, easy-to-use tools. In this class, we'll explore ways to use a tool that's versatile and, for many, already on their computers: Powerpoint! Is it an idea that's too bizarre? Or an idea whose time has come?

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Have you ever wanted to be part of the bridge on a starship? Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator lets you turn your living room into the bridge of a spaceship. You and your friends assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. The crew of the USS White Buffalo will be running Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator to Fyrecon 2! The USS White Buffalo also brings the ability to play different ships and to even choose your enemies! http://usswhitebuffalo.org/ Be the Crew of your own spaceship! http://www.artemis.eochu.com/

Yes, fantasy and science fiction poetry is a thing! There are even awards for it. But what is it? And how do you write it? And where do you publish it?

An exploration of why authors at every stage of success often write short stories. Whether breaking in as an absolute beginner, or as a mega-author with tens of thousands of fans, there are benefits to writing short stories. What stage are you at, and what can you gain from writing short stories?

Struggling to find time to write? Do you create goals & To Do Lists but never seem to be any closer to achieving your dreams? Come learn a fun way to increase productivity and Level Up your life!

This workshop provides the structure and format for crafting killer action scenes, no matter your genre. The best action scenes have a specific anatomy that we can all use. Participants will get the most out of this workshop by bringing either an action scene they're working on or an action scene from a favorite book.

• Overall Anatomy of an Action Scene
• The Bones
• The Organs
• The Skin

Learn how to tell a great story! We are all storytellers, whether we are telling about our day, or performing in front of an audience. This workshop will teach you how to learn a story, how to perform a story, and how to connect with your audience.

An Inside Look at a South Texas Murder Trial

What happens inside a courtroom during a murder trial? Wish you could y witness the American justice system for yourself? USAT bestselling author, Nichole Giles, did just that. Hear interesting facts as presented from the unique view of a police wife, who has seen far more evidence than was presented to the public.

University class are in progress - Please remember to respect the Host of this event

Come learn the latest technology that’s available for artists and designers. This includes reviews of hardware and software.

Every wondered about the mysterious world of tabletop roleplaying and board games? Come learn from industry experts about the crazy hobby that you just can't stop! Discussions around the common terms, cliches and types of tabletop gaming will occur.

Fyrecon is pleased to welcome Sibyl’s Scriptorium, Æther Illustration Contest, DragonComet Short Story Contest, Odyssey Poetry Contest, and PhoenixMoon Graphic Novel Contest. Celebrate with SibScript as they announce the 2018 contest winners at this public event. Winners are picked from all divisions: young school age, school age, and adults. Sibyl’s Scriptorium Volume 5 will be available for sale and signing.

Presented by Paragon City

Klask Tournament (FREE, 2 players/table) [On Demand] {Score points and avoid getting stuck! Klask is a dexterity game that is simple to learn and difficult to master! Winner at each table gets a prize!"}; Free Play

Attendees will better understand physiology in extremes of temperature and pressure, have resources for further study, practice weaving a story around the science, and generate a list of ideas for current and future projects. Easily queasy? All less graphic than an episode of Bones. Class is geared to all experience levels.

• Microgravity and Radiation Hate You
• Orbital First Aid, Zero-G Surgery , and Astronaut Emergencies
• Martians and Lunies

How do we create a believable but unique new world for our stories? Come to this class to learn the basics of world building, including fun magic systems, interesting indigenous species, wild topography, and more.

• Magic systems
• Species
• Landscape
• History

It is a common assumption that all the girls in fairy tales are princesses who wait around getting rescued. This isn't true! There are hundreds of stories from all around the world of girls who are clever, and strong. Storyteller Julie Barnson introduces these ladies in stories that will delight and entertain.

Storyteller Julie Barnson loves to tell ghost stories, but she often finds there are people who don't want to listen! They don't like ghost stories because they don't want to be scared. There are reasons we tell ghost stories, and they play an important role. Learn about ghost stories, and hear some of her scariest!

Learn how to evaluate whether your book cover is successful as you come to understand the real purpose behind book cover design—and how to use that book cover when marketing. For indie and traditional authors.

• advanced marketing techniques
• tips to better market the cover
• beginner to advanced design techniques and how to spot them and know if you have a good cover

Come learn how to sell your short fiction! We'll talk about how the short story market works, what authors can expect to get paid, and how that stacks up against novels. And we'll talk about making the most of your stories even after they've sold.

Creating a game is hard. These classes will combine experience game designers, who will walk you through the hands-on steps of creating your game! The first class handles turning your game concept into a playable prototype!

The details you ACTUALLY need to describe a character and how to incorporate those details in a natural manner.

Creating a game is hard. These classes will combine experience game designers, who will walk you through the hands-on steps of creating your game! The second class handles playtesting, refinement, crowdfunding and all the steps in between!

Creating a game is hard. These classes will combine experience game designers, who will walk you through the hands-on steps of creating your game! The third class handles delivering your game, supporting it, and making sure the quality of the product meets your needs.

There's a LOT of games and gaming writing out there. How do you get started? Publishers and writers will teach you about the steps.

Forget the MBTI! Learn the methods and findings of actual psychological personality theories. Apply those principles to create believable characters in your own writing.

• Controversy behind the MBTI (Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator)
• History of Personality Theories (Jung, Freud, Maslow, Adler)
• Contemporary Personality Theories (Five Factor Model, OCEAN, EASI, Forer Profiles)

How to prepare your paper, brushes, and paints before creating. Also covers the manipulation of water.

Learn how to draw from life using live models as reference. The Utah Mermaids will join Brian C. Hailes as life models.

• Choosing a model
• Choosing a pose
• Choosing your medium
• Lighting your model
• Drawing from life

Science fiction is about science and fiction. What is science? How does science work? What are some good science ideas for stories?

Not only are the Greek Myths great stories, but they are referenced over and over again in modern life. Understand all of those allusions to the ancient Greeks as Storyteller Julie Barnson shares some of her favorite myths.

Beautiful writing isn't about the words we use, it's about the emotions we evoke. As fashion begins with a single pair of shoes, crafting a beautiful story begins with the construction of a single sentence.

Come learn how professional freelancers navigate the world of personal finances and taxes. Did you know you can write off part of your rent or mortgage if you have a home office? What about travel to a con? You know, like Fyrecon?

You have your sketch completed…what’s next. Dennis Dorrity with demonstrate taking a sketch and from the sketch phase and prepare it for color. With speed enhancements that you can only get by working in the digital realm, you will learn how to get your sketch ready to paint quickly and efficiently. Dennis will provide brush downloads and digital sample characters for you try on your own!

How can history be a source of ideas, as well as a way of understanding how historical people and past civilizations behaved?

Students will learn what software and equipment they need to record and audio books. They will also learn tips and tricks how to set up a recording space, and perform the text.

Sometimes you don’t want a hero in tights and a cape, or with a sword and shiny armor, or even in a spaceship. A discussion of anti-heroes, reluctant heroes, and just plain main characters. No super-powers required.

Using suggestions from the audience, we will plot an novel during the course of one class. You'll laugh. You'll cry. Bob will burn about 4,000 calories.

1. 1. Brainstorming
   2. Plotting
   3. Structure

Critical Thinking for Character Building

I have ADHD like a puppy and yet I managed to get books published. If I can find the time and the gumption to write, then anyone can. All it takes is some organization and a dream. You bring the dream and I'll provide the rest.

• The Monday Suit (The power of organization)
• Schedule time to write Outline! Keep Editing Separate from Writing
• Set Goals
• Control Your Environment

Why do so many MG and YA start off with dying or dead parents? Beyond bringing obvious motives for the poor orphans, it brings in an immediate emotional moment. Are there other ways? Do the parents always have to die in order for the main character to find his path?

That magical moment. That amazing mystery. That mind-bending twist of plot. They are all made possible by "misdirection." We'll explore the art of using misdirection to mystify readers fairly and in the most entertaining way. There will be magic to illustrate, presented by an expert in writing and the art of illusion.

When it comes to writing in another person's world or with an illustrator, what is needed to have an efficient coauthoring partnership? David Powers King provides a basket full of ideas and hard experienced tips on how to get started and work great together for a successful collaboration.

• What is a collaboration
• Different types of collaborations
• How to have a functional collaboration

Are you an authorpreneur ready to take life to the next level? Do you want to work smarter and grow your writing career? Then this is the class for you!

Take your scene concepts and turn them into fully expressed experiences that your reader can climb into and never want to leave.

• Create Good Story Flow
• Outline Scenes
• Give your Scene a complete arc
• Elements that make up a scene

Clichés go beyond your traditional Mary Sue and are found across the board when it comes to storytelling, making your novel come across as predictable and boring. Learn how to spot clichéd dialogue, scenes, characters, and plot lines and make them your own to elevate your story and create better writing.

• spotting cliches
• how to rework cliches
• how to create a unique story

We're living in the future now with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Once existing only in research labs and science fiction, this technology is here now and keeps improving. This panel discusses the state of VR/AR, where it is heading, and the sometimes surprising applications for it are being found today.

Dragon eggs color in the heat. Phoenix eggs follow their holder’s mood. Come paint your own and take it home today. This workshop is come and go as you please during the three hours.

• Dragon Eggs: $2.00
• Phoenix Eggs: $5.00

Developing deep, nuanced characters doesn't happen by accident. This course will explain how to develop your characters, how to give them depth, and how to bring their unique personalities into your story.

• The "Getting to Know You" form
• Learning What Your Character Wants
• The Main vs Impact Character conflict
• Giving Your Character What They Need to Win
• The Character "Bible"

Students will have the opportunity to sharpen their skills in writing a comic book or graphic novel script, and applications in sequential storytelling. The class will cover writing a script, and then adapting that script into a comic book layout.

• Brainstorming ideas and researching.
• Creating a story, characters and plotting.
• Writing the script.
• Converting the script to layout.
• Thumbnails and comps.
• Finalizing the art.

Characters in fiction may suffer with behavioral or chemical addiction. How do people fall into this trap? Is addiction a disease? David Powers King, author and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, provides insight into the process of this problem to help with more realistic and less stigmatizing portrayals of addiction.

• Defining addiction
• Example of addiction in fiction
• Resources to learn more

Learn to create a story database either in hard copy or electronic. Save yourself the headache of ever changing details and lost facts.

• How to create a series or book bible
• What to put in it
• How to use it

Do you have a grammar conundrum? Are your style guides or Google letting you down? Come and ask a professional copyeditor your toughest grammar, punctuation, or usage questions, and if I don't know the answer, we'll find it together.

• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Usage

Watching Movies is something we all do. How can we take those techniques and apply them to our prose?

Have you ever wanted to be part of the bridge on a starship? Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator lets you turn your living room into the bridge of a spaceship. You and your friends assume the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Together you operate your ship and defend the sector from evil aliens. The crew of the USS White Buffalo will be running Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator to Fyrecon 2! The USS White Buffalo also brings the ability to play different ships and to even choose your enemies! http://usswhitebuffalo.org/ Be the Crew of your own spaceship! http://www.artemis.eochu.com/

Comics are more popular than ever. But how do you write a comic? From creating a script to visual development, learn how to develop your own comic.

So you have a dragon or other fantasy creature, now what? In this course we will talk about polishing your drawing skills, anatomy, value and composition. Taking a sketch or drawing, and turning it into an illustration.

Costume design, doll and plushmaking, and many more forms of art require not just drawing skills, but an ability to visualize a design from all angles. This panel focuses on some tips and tricks to help get you from a sketch to a finished concept.

Reading a comic should be easy. Come learn how to lay out a comic to tell your story in the best way possible.

Writing a One-Page Comic Book Pitch 2 Hours General Programming Beginner Doug Wagner will discuss the ever-so-dreaded one-page comic book pitch. After analyzing several professional samples and breaking them down in open discussion, the students will then write a one-page pitch in class. How to write a professional one-page comic book pitch. Discuss how editors evaluate a pitch and what they tend to look for. Discuss the horrors of taking your story and breaking it down to a single page. The students will be given 45 minutes to write a one-page comic book pitch based on three random words/topics provided to them.

Insects interact very differently with the world. See some examples from insect sensory systems, and how that effects how insects interact with their environment. Learn about the bizarre world of insect symbionts. Meet the social insects, the most abundant creatures on our planet. What would your job be in an ant colony?

Stuff you should know about industrial explosives.

TV shows tend to get things wrong, and they're especially bad about explosions. This class focuses on the industrial side of demolition, and gets into the technical and legal details surrounding this exciting line of work.

Blood is used as a element of horror and suspense, but it's also science. Come learn about realistic blood usage and science basics to be used in your writing from Candace Thomas, novelist and practicing blood banker.

• Education about the science of blood
• Using blood as a visual intensifier
• Using science as the basis of plague , pandemic, or species genus in dystopian/fantasy novels.
Analyzing writing when to use blood and when not to use blood. Discuss personal writing projects and discussion of theories involving blood science related writing.

Appearances can make or break a company in the performance world, and one of the best ways to catch the eye of potential clients is through your set. However, while it is important to have a show-stopping set, you must remember that you are likely not going to be the one sitting there for 8+ hours. This class goes through the steps of designing a set that meets both the criteria of being eye catching and functional for your performers.

The Class will overview the science behind problems associated with the extensive use of biofuels that writers should be aware of.

Points the class will cover:
a) Impact of fossil fuel use on the global radiative balance (global warming)
b) Impact of fossil fuel use on visibility (blue skies vs red skies and how well you can see them)
c) Impact of fossil fuel use on morbidity and mortality (what where the London fogs all about?)

A look at the ins and outs of patents, the patenting process, and the policy behind them

Every business big and small had to start somewhere and Utah Mermaids are no exception. Between new mermaid groups, costume malfunctions, online presence, and staying ahead of the game this class is a tell all for those looking to start their own entertainment businesses with or without tails.

The advent of the Internet has created wonderful new possibilities but also challenged our legal system.

Come learn about these issues in a game show format! Compete for prizes or just watch and learn!

Spinning on a Drop Spindle. Follow in the footsteps of Rumpelstiltskin and Sleeping Beauty. This hands-on class will include a little about the history of spinning, instruction on how a spinning wheel works, and how to turn smelly sheep fluff into usable yarn. Drop spindles are yours to keep for $4

Do I use natural fibers in my vehicle tires or a synthetic like Kevlar? Do the characters in the story wear animal skins or space suits. Having a closet full of clothes requires a manufacturing system. The Industrial Revolution was driven by textile technology. What is worn to dinner does set the stage for the novel.

Almost everyone has said, at one time or another, that they wished they had magic. What would it really mean if we all did? How would it affect culture and society from trips to the healer to the ability to teleport across the country in the blink of an eye?

From the wizened wizard to the mad scientist to the dumb muscle to the lovable rogue, applying a trope to your work is often intuitive and haphazard. In this class, we'll explore how to apply tropes to our characters with purpose and without falling into cliches.

Explore the different kinds of viewpoint available to a fiction writer (1st person, 3rd person, etc.) and the strengths and weaknesses of each; understand the go-to viewpoint choice for different genres; discover how to choose the viewpoint character (not necessarily the protagonist) for your story.

Concrete advice to tighten your writing with examples and corrections concentrating on specific issues and hot buttons.

Learn the basics of structure and then apply it to your own story idea.

• Learn Structure
• Apply it to your story
• Workshop it in the class

Explore the possibilities of using 3D models to make a real-life plush, from a simple ball with googly-eyes to a 1000-piece dragon. Do's, don'ts, the practicalities and pitfalls of using a 3D modeling program to make patterns. All ages and experience levels are encouraged to listen in.

Nothing can drag down a good novel or story faster than bloated sentences, redundancies, overwriting, and confusing or unclear wording. This course will help you sharpen and polish that syntax until your prose shines.

Penciling for someone else to ink or doing it all yourself? Tips and tricks for penciling your comic.

Does Explaining Away Character's Evil Through Backstories Help or Hurt

Interested in learning how to put a bit of romance in your work? Intrigued by the thought of reaching fantasy readers wanting a happy blend of both? This workshop is for you! Join us as we discuss how to add that appealing sparkle to your own work.

Common Pitfalls and What is a Better, More Believable Approach

Writing for Board Games, Video Games, and RPGs are all different. our panel of freelancers will walk you through the complications and changes in all types of medium!

Beyond sitting in front of your laptop, there are lots of things to consider as you plot your rise to screenwriting stardom. A quick and dirty guide to development, meetings, pitching, representation, etc.

Presented by Paragon City

King of Tokyo Preliminaries ($10/head, up to 6 players/table) [Every Hour beginning at 2PM until 7PM] {"Battle it out as monsters fighting for control of Tokyo. Earn points and upgrades to come out on top! Winners of each table get prizes and an invitation to the finals!"}

Major General: Duel of Time Tournament ($7/head, 2 players/table) [On Demand beginning at 2PM] {"Well there you go getting yourself involved in a time war; fortunately, you have the best generals in history on your side. Unfortunately, so does your opponent! Winners of each table get prizes!"}

Klask Tournament (FREE, 2 players/table) [On Demand] {Score points and avoid getting stuck! Klask is a dexterity game that is simple to learn and difficult to master! Winner at each table gets a prize!"}

Virtual Reality is an amazing, rapidly-developing technology for entertainment, education, medicine, architecture, and many other fields. Check out

How to take the basic seven point structure and apply it to a series or parallel world idea.

• Basic structure
• Take that structure and apply it to more than one book
• Do the same with character arc
• Hands on planning?

Learn about the differences between ebooks and print books, at least as far as formatting is concerned. This is not program-specific, but rather tips and tricks to end up with professional-looking books

In this class we’ll delve into the Grand Argument Theory of Writing by examining the first and most crucial part of any good story...characters. From character archetypes, to more complex characters, we’ll examine how the basic opposition between character form the Grand Argument that is the heart of all good conflict.