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7 past events. Penguicon 2008: Are the Space Monkeys Back Yet? (Apríl 18 v 17:00) William Jones.; M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear. The resurgence of space opera: A subgenre of sci-fi once considered passe and childish is back with both pulp fists swinging. Why? Is it a good thing? What is it within the space opera that continues to appeal after all these years?
Pridané lampbane. Penguicon 2008: ConLangs and the Magic of Maps (Apríl 18 v 21:00) Sarah Monette.; M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear. Constructed languages and beautiful maps have been part of fantasy and science fiction writing for decades. Our panelists discuss the right and wrong ways to do them and why they appeal to us so much.
Pridané lampbane. Penguicon 2008: Worldbuilding in a Bottle (Apríl 19 v 11:00) Sarah Monette.; Elizabeth Bear.; Catherynne Valente .; Cherie Priest. The overlooked skill of city building in Urban Fantasy.
Pridané lampbane. Penguicon 2008: Excellence in an Economy of Words--Why Write Short Fiction? (Apríl 19 v 14:00) Sarah Monette.; M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear.; Lucy Snyder. Authors increasingly insist they only want to write novel length and that the short form is boring. Market numbers seem to indicate that the short form is dying. And yet, the demand for flash fiction continues to grow and a generation rises raised on instant gratification and short attention spans. Why ... (viac)write short stories? How are they different from novels other than length? What extra skills are required? And what about the dreaded serial? Our panelists explain.
Pridané lampbane. Penguicon 2008: There Will Be War (Apríl 19 v 17:00) William Jones.; John Scalzi.; M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear. Warfare in science fiction and fantasy and what attracts us to it.
Pridané lampbane. Penguicon 2008: Bear and Mole Show (sadly, with Troll) (Apríl 19 v 21:00) Sarah Monette.; M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear. Two powerhouse writers and one distraction work hard for your amusement. They'll read just enough to make you want to buy more. They'll share glimpses of their writing so dazzling that you'll walk from the room blinded. They'll leave you wondering why their work isn't mandatory reading for every school ... (viac)child in America. Bring your books that you may fawn at their feet and beg them to sign. Bring offerings of fine foods and drink and they might at that. (Oh, and MK will read too.)
Penguicon 2008: Basic Survival Skills for Authors (Apríl 19 v 22:00) M. Keaton.; Elizabeth Bear.; Lucy Snyder. Unless you enjoy the thrill of living without health insurance and have a real taste for rice, beans, and ramen noodles, you probably shouldn't quit your day job. How do you build a writing career if you know you can't escape the daily grind?
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