Capclave 2023: Program Schedule

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Preliminary Program Grid for Mary G. Thompson

This is the Preliminary program schedule. Mary G. Thompson 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 5:30 pm: Exquisite Corpse Writing Challenge (Ends at: 6:25 pm) Jackson
Participants:Hildy Silverman, Ian Randal Strock, Mary G. Thompson (M), Richard Sparks, Suzanne Palmer
Watch the creative process in action as our panelists work together to build a story from start to finish!

Friday 10:00 pm: Creating a Believable Legal System for Your Fantasy (Ends at: 10:55 pm) Washington Theater
Participants:Cathy Green (M), David Keener, Mary G. Thompson, Michael A Ventrella
Disputes are going to arise in your imagined world, and someone has to resolve them! There are hundreds of examples of how legal systems work in real life, but what about in the societies you create? How can you develop a legal system that is both realistic and also relevant to the story (and not an obstacle to your pacing and plot)? Panelists discuss what makes for a believable (or not) fantasy legal system.

Saturday 11:30 am: How to Change Your Reading Diet (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Washington Theater
Participants:A.C. Wise, Irette Y Patterson, Mary G. Thompson (M), Michael Dirda, Sarah Avery
Reading ruts happen! Panelists discuss the best ways to diversify your reading habits to find new gems and genres that you'll love next. Where can you find new sources for your TBR list? What are tips for sifting through new titles to find something you love? How many pages should you give a book or story before moving on?

Sunday 2:30 pm: The Business of Writing (Ends at: 3:25 pm) Jackson
Participants:Jean Marie Ward, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Mary G. Thompson, Randee Dawn (M), Shahid Mahmud
So you have written your novel. Now what's next? From marketing and accounting to contracts and distribution, what do writers need to know to manage their career and publications. What expertise should you seek out? How do you identify predatory practices?