Mary Weller

SAT 1:00 PM: World Building for a Series (45 mins.)

Room: MONARCH 2 (Lincoln, Lower) Rated: Everyone

Join acclaimed authors JL Yarrow, Stephen and Mary Weller (and others) as they delve into the intricacies of world-building for multi-book series. This panel will explore the delicate balance between front-loading world details and allowing organic growth, the pressure of creating immersive universes for long-term readers, and strategies for maintaining consistency while evolving your fictional world. Whether you're planning your first series or looking to enhance your current world-building techniques, this discussion offers invaluable insights from seasoned storytellers. Discover how to craft rich, engaging settings that will keep your readers captivated from the first page to the final book.

Speaking: J.L. Yarrow; Stephen Weller; Mary Weller

Category: Discussion; Literature

SAT 4:00 PM: Writing with a Partner (45 mins.)

Room: MONARCH 2 (Lincoln, Lower) Rated: Everyone

Join our panel of authors to learn how to make collaborative writing a partnership, rather than a struggle. How we support each other vs. going after each other. We will explore from both sides of the aisle on how to successfully negotiate that fine line between being friends / partners and writing cohorts!

Speaking: J.L. Yarrow; Stephen Weller; Mary Weller

Category: Discussion; Literature