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Preliminary Program Grid for Morgan HazelwoodThis is the Preliminary program schedule. Morgan Hazelwood 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 4:00 pm: A Maker's Playlist (Ends at: 4:55 pm) Washington Theater Participants:Irette Y Patterson, L. Penelope, Morgan Hazelwood, Sunny Moraine, Ty Drago (M) Authors such as Marie Lu have spoken lovingly and openly about the playlists used when writing or editing their books. Panelists explore the role of music in their creative process. Does anyone create in silence? Does changing up a playlist disrupt the creative workflow or inspire it by setting a new mood and openness to different points of view? What music inspires your novel, poetry, artwork, or reading? |
| Friday 10:00 pm: The Writer's Toolkit (Ends at: 10:55 pm) Jackson Participants:Adeena Mignogna (M), Doc Coleman, Ian Randal Strock, Ken Altabef, Morgan Hazelwood When staring at a blank page, it helps to have a few tips and techniques to fall back on. What are common tools that writers can use to further their craft? What resources serve as helpful refreshers when stuck or seeking inspiration? Are there common prompts or skills to help kick off a good writing session? How might a new writer refine advice that does not quite work for their style into something that properly clicks? |
| Saturday 2:30 pm: What Are We Learning From Pandemic-Era Conventions? (Ends at: 3:25 pm) Jackson Participants:Inge Heyer, Morgan Hazelwood, Perrianne Lurie, Sam Lubell (M), Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Three and a half years after the onset of COVID-19, conventions are still dealing with how to pivot on programming logistics as well as procedures and safety policies for attendees and participants. Which experiments are working and which did not go as planned? What long-lasting resources or protocols have emerged? How have these adjustments affected the ways in which fandom gathers? |
| Saturday 4:00 pm: Better Beta Reading: Both Sides of the Pen (Ends at: 4:55 pm) Truman Participants:Morgan Hazelwood (M) So you've been asked (or offered) to beta-read for someone. Or maybe *you're* the one looking for beta readers. As the writer: Where do you find them and how do you get the feedback you're looking for? As a beta reader: If they don't tell you, what sort of feedback should you give? Plus, how to give feedback that helps — and stay on speaking terms with the author. Optional: Bring a single-page double-spaced writing sample to be beta-read. |
| Sunday 1:00 pm: Help! I Have to Edit My Draft! (Ends at: 1:55 pm) Jackson Participants:Jo Miles, Ken Altabef, Morgan Hazelwood, Richard Sparks, Scott Edelman (M) It's okay to admit that editing your draft is hard work. The task can feel daunting but is a necessary part of the writing process. Panelists discuss the importance of being your own best editor as well as the tips and tricks for making the editing process not so painful. |
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