We're opening the workshop registrations tomorrow (Thursday May 21) at noon, EST. After a flurry of emails between our programming coordinator, myself and my co-chair extraordinaire (and kick-ass webmistress), it was decided that in order to keep the records neat and tidy registrations will only be accepted at the WRITERCON WEBSITE. I know this is a change from what we've said in the past but for fairness and accuracy it is the best way to keep track. We will also be posting the panel schedule so you can see what your preferred workshop will be competing against. As always, the schedule is subject to change but program coordinator harmonyfb knows how to make a schedule cry so I wouldn't expect too many changes.

Registration will be open for all workshops and our new Workshop Lineup is pretty amazing. We're thrilled to announce that both Debra Doyle and Martha Wells will be presenting workshops at this year's Writercon.

For the most part, the registration process is designed to allow our workshop leaders to gauge the materials and time needed to present a quality program. The only workshops that have a participation limit and will be offered on a first come, first served basis are the following:

Inner Lives -- Discovering story through exploring character led by herself_nyc

In this workshop, we'll do some brief guided-ideation/writing exercises designed to help you learn about the characters you're writing about -- whether in fanfic or original fiction -- by acts of guided imagination with particular attention to sensory details. This is a material-generating workshop, which works well whether you have established characters, or just the merest sense of a person you'd like to explore through writing. Please come prepared with writing materials of your choice, and at least some idea of what character you'd like to work with during the 90 minute session. Between exercises there will be some opportunity to read aloud and hear (positive) feedback about your results.
Sessions: Two
Limit: Nine participants in each session


Writer’s Salon led by mosca

If you've ever submitted your story to a beta, you know that the critique process can turn a good story into a great one. The Writers' Salon is like a face-to-face beta session, in which your story will be discussed by a small group of people who are passionate about writing. We'll give your story an honest critique, and you'll do the same for our stories, and then we'll all go home energized and ready to rewrite. We'll also discuss how to set up your own writing critique groups, whether online or face-to-face. Prior registration required.
Sessions: One
Limit: Six participants

Weird Americana: Local History and Folklore as Source and Background Material for Supernatural Fanfic led by Debra Doyle

"Let's begin with a position statement: Supernatural isn't just horror/fantasy; it's deeply and specifically American horror/fantasy." As such, some of its most effective monsters-of-the-week have been drawn from regional history and legend; nor have fanfic writers neglected this rich vein of source material. Not every writer, though, has the advantage of physical proximity to all this local color; the workshop, accordingly, will also explore alternate means -- the internet, library research, asking questions of your friends and relatives and the occasional helpful stranger -- of digging it up and transforming it into story."
Sessions: One
Limit: 13 participants

Making the Leap: Writing as a Career Choice led by Martha Wells

A talk/question and answer session on writing as a career and the basics that people starting out as writers need to know. How to submit stories for publication, how agents work, what the publishing process should be like, scams to avoid, publishing myths and misconceptions, and anything else the participants would like to discuss.
Sessions: One
Limit: 40

For every limited attendance event we will have a waiting list but set your alarms for noon tomorrow so you don't miss your opportunity!

To register tomorrow click on the "programming" link in the sidebar. Make sure you know your username and password at www.Writercon.com so that you don't get delayed in signing up for your preferred workshop.

Remember, you must be a registered attendee to sign up for the workshops. Registration information can be found HERE.