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Introduction to Writing in the Dark: Spring Edition

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Leveling Up: Successful Craft, Success in Publishing
Panelists will examine how to know when you are achieving goals as an author or publisher.
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Special Guest Linda Addison
Linda D. Addison teaches shares her techniques for reading work out loud in this workshop to improve your public speaking.

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Friday Night Workshop With Tim Waggoner
Attendees with VIP Plus Workshop tickets will be able to work with each other and Tim Waggoner to improve their writing in this live workshop experience.

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Writing Sprints
Learn about the benefits of writing sprints, then take part in one and share your results.

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Story Circle
Using Dan Harmon's Story Circle, Jason Jack Miller will show you how to plot out your own dark and suspenseful tales.
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Lunch and Free Time
Time to recharge, reflect on information gained in the presentations, or work on material for the writing workshop.
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The Darker Side of Punk
You've heard of cyberpunk and steampunk, but what about bug punk and biopunk and all those darker punks?

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Short Form Writing Succes
A look at how to balance productivity and quality control, target the right markets, and navigate the submissions process.



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Anticipation, Confrontation Point, and Aftermath
Horror stories are built on these key elements. Join Tim Waggoner for a deep dive into using these to maximum effect.

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· Networking
Networking Hour
Connect with attendees and guest speakers in the networking area to discuss what you've learned, share tips, and more.
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Dinner and Free Time
Time to recharge, reflect on information gained in the presentations, or work on material for the writing workshop.
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Publiher AMA
Ask the co-founder of award-winning publisher Raw Dog Screaming Press anything you've ever wanted to know about the publishing process.

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Saturday Night Workshop with Tim Waggoner
Attendees with VIP Plus Workshop tickets will be able to work with each other and Tim Waggoner to improve their writing in this live workshop experience.

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Dark Fiction and Libraries
Join Becky Spratford for a preview of Librarians' Day at StokerCon.

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Share Your Successes
Join us on screen for an informal group networking session where you can introduce yourself and talk about what you've been up to.

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Power Ups: What Boosts Your Career, and What Doesn’t?
From awards to networking, social media controversy to the best and worst craft advice, our guests share what works for them.


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Writing What Scares You: Breaking Away From Horror Tropes and Digging Deeper
Award-winning poet Donna Lynch leads an intensive workshop on the craft of horror poetry.

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Vendor Dinner Break
Take a moment to refresh yourself and explore offerings for horror enthusiasts and authors in the Expo area.
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Sunday Night Workshop
Attendees with VIP Plus Workshop tickets will be able to work with each other and Tim Waggoner to improve their writing in this live workshop experience.

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Horror Media
Panelists detail how screenplays, podcasts, and other scripted formats offer an alternate path forward.


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Q&A With Tim Waggoner
Conclude your time at Writing in the Dark by asking Tim Waggoner any questions you might still have.


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· Networking
After Hours Mixer
Say hello to new contacts, and say goodbye to those you've gotten to know over the weekend.
Speakers
Booths

Guide Dog Books
Nonfiction studies in speculative fiction

Lynne Hansen Art
Horror Book Cover Artist

Readerfest
READERFEST Writers’ Workshop

Lee Murray
Author, Editor, Mentor

Sonora Taylor
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Patricia Loofbourrow/Red Dog Press, LLC
Steampunk noir crime fiction

J.L. Gribble
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Broadkill Writers Resort
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