Capclave 2023: Program Schedule

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Preliminary Program Grid for Nate Hoffelder

This is the Preliminary program schedule. Nate Hoffelder may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention.

Friday 7:00 pm: The Art of the Book Review (Ends at: 7:55 pm) Eisenhower
Participants:Charlie Jane Anders, Karlo Yeager Rodriguez, Michael Dirda, Natalie Luhrs, Nate Hoffelder (M)
A good book review and reviewer can be a reader's best friend. Learn about the world of book reviews and the skills for crafting them. What is different about reading with a critical eye versus for pleasure? Where can you find good reviews? What can authors gain from reading (or writing) these critiques?

Saturday 10:00 am: Rejections Happen (Ends at: 10:55 am) Eisenhower
Participants:A. T. Greenblatt, Nate Hoffelder, R. Z. Held, Scott Edelman (M)
The life of a writer involves hearing many variations of the word "no." Rejection comes with the territory but that does not make it easier to experience. Panelists discuss coping with rejection, how to continue writing through them, and what you can learn from receiving a no.

Saturday 11:30 am: Judging a Book By Its Cover (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Jackson
Participants:Joshua Palmatier (M), Nate Hoffelder, Shahid Mahmud, Sherin Nicole
There's more to choosing the visuals of a book than meets the eye. What are the elements to consider in creating and choosing a book cover? How has this evolved in recent years and what are past and current trends? Our panelists reveal the unique business of book design and share their design triumphs and horror stories.

Sunday 1:00 pm: Artificial Intelligence 101 (Ends at: 1:55 pm) Washington Theater
Participants:Adeena Mignogna, Alex Shvartsman, Martin Berman-Gorvine (M), Nate Hoffelder, Shahid Mahmud
So you've heard that ChatGPT is the herald of the next generation of AI chatbots? 2023 was the year that AI - and the debates around its use - hit the mainstream. But what is the impact on publishers? On writers? What are the dangerous or useful real-world applications and what are the biggest questions posed by the modern use and development of AI?