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Saturday, February 8
 

8:45am MST

Creating a Successful Podcast
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Colorado
John Goodwin is the host of the award-winning Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast. Podcasting has become a successful means of reaching a target audience. How do you create a successful podcast and what are some of the important do's and don'ts.
Speakers
avatar for John Goodwin

John Goodwin

John Goodwin, President Galaxy Press, has been involved with book publishing since 1986, publishing the fiction works of bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard which includes the Writers of the Future anthology. He is also host of the award-winning Writers and Illustrators of the Future... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Colorado
  Session

8:45am MST

Intense Plotting vs Pantsing
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Gunnison
I have plenty of successful friends who swear they write from the seat of their pants—a fact that boggles me. I plot intensively, scene by scene, chapter by chapter. Does that lock me in? Good question. We’ll talk about what’s worked for me—and what hasn’t—over the course of twenty-seven books.
Speakers
avatar for Marc Cameron

Marc Cameron

New York Times bestselling author Marc Cameron has written short fiction for The Saturday Evening Post and Boys’ Life Magazine. He’s the author of thirty books—Westerns, Jericho Quinn Thrillers, Arliss Cutter Mysteries featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, and seven... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Gunnison
  Session

8:45am MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
White River II
  Session

8:45am MST

Successful Indie Publishing: Bringing Your Book to Market
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Platte
This workshop will help attendees navigate the intricacies of independent publishing, from start to finish, showing them what to do and what to avoid in order to bring their book to market and become a successful self-published author.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Kennedy

Chris Kennedy

A Webster Award winner and three-time Dragon Award finalist, Chris Kennedy is a Science Fiction/Fantasy author, speaker, and small-press publisher who has written over 65 books and published more than 500 others. Get his free book, “Shattered Crucible,” at his website, https://chriskennedypublishing.com... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Platte
  Session

8:45am MST

The AI Editor Is In
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Rio Grande
Can AI programs edit as well as a human can? Let's find out!
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Mangum

Lisa Mangum

Lisa Mangum is the Managing Editor for Shadow Mountain. She is also the author of four national best-selling YA novels, several short stories and novellas, and the nonfiction book Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published. She regularly teaches at writing conferences. She lives in... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Rio Grande
  Session

8:45am MST

Write (or Revise) to a Theme
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Manitou
Learn the secret ingredients for writing theme.
Speakers
avatar for September C. Fawkes

September C. Fawkes

September C. Fawkes works as a freelance editor and writing instructor and is best known for her award-winning writing tip blog, SeptemberCFawkes.com. She has edited for award-winning and best-selling authors as well as beginning writers. For seven years she worked with David Farland... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 8:45am - 9:45am MST
Manitou
  Session

10:00am MST

A Fistful of Commas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Punctuation
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Gunnison
Dive into the world of punctuation and demystify those pesky dots and dashes.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Mangum

Lisa Mangum

Lisa Mangum is the Managing Editor for Shadow Mountain. She is also the author of four national best-selling YA novels, several short stories and novellas, and the nonfiction book Write Fearless. Edit Smart. Get Published. She regularly teaches at writing conferences. She lives in... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Gunnison
  Session

10:00am MST

Build a Strong Marketing Foundation (Part 1)
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Platte
By creating and storing all your marketing information in one place in advance, you'll save valuable time when you’re ready to promote your book.
Speakers
avatar for Kerrie Flanagan

Kerrie Flanagan

Kerrie Flanagan, with 25+ years in publishing, is an accomplished author, consultant, and instructor. She’s written for top magazines, authored 24 books, and developed the Magazine Writing Blueprint. Kerrie supports authors through her expertise and dedication and through speaking... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Platte
  Session

10:00am MST

Culture, Ethnicity, and Worldbuilding (Part 1)
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Rio Grande
How to build meaningful Inclusion in your fiction
Speakers
avatar for Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett (they/them) is a storyteller with an MFA in English: Creative Writing from the UNR. They have published work with the League of Utah Writers and currently work on poetry, novels, editing, and storytelling projects. They live in northern Utah with their spouse and... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Rio Grande
  Session

10:00am MST

Diversification Strategies to Build an Ironclad Author Career
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Colorado
Come learn proven strategies for diversifying your operations and exploiting your IP to the fullest in order to create stability and longevity for your career.
Speakers
avatar for Lydia Sherrer

Lydia Sherrer

Lydia Sherrer is the award-winning and USA Today Bestselling author of the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus universe of books which have sold over three-quarters of a million copies worldwide. She has also published the TransDimensional Hunter series with NYT bestselling author John Ringo... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Colorado
  Session

10:00am MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
White River II
  Session

10:00am MST

Write on Time: Secrets to Staying Organized and Stress-Free
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Manitou
Learn practical strategies to organize your writing projects, prioritize tasks, and create effective schedules to meet deadlines with confidence and reduce stress.
Speakers
avatar for Clark Rowenson

Clark Rowenson

Fascinated by magic since pine cones could be fireballs, C. R. Rowenson (Clark) is an award-winning author, blogger, and writing coach that studies magic building like others study oil-painting. His prime directive is to help storytellers craft and repair unforgettable magic systems... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am MST
Manitou
  Session

11:15am MST

Best Practices: Author Bio & Photo
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Manitou
An easy-to-use system of "best practices" for creating an author bio and photo that really work
Speakers
avatar for Chris Mandeville

Chris Mandeville

Chris Mandeville is an unrepentant coffee drinker, night owl, and binge writer. She’s been teaching writing workshops for 15+ years, and loves to attend reader/writer events alongside her service dog, Oski. Her publications include nonfiction for writers, as well as short and novel-length... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Manitou
  Session

11:15am MST

Build a Strong Marketing Foundation (Part 2)
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Platte
By creating and storing all your marketing information in one place in advance, you'll save valuable time when you’re ready to promote your book.
Speakers
avatar for Kerrie Flanagan

Kerrie Flanagan

Kerrie Flanagan, with 25+ years in publishing, is an accomplished author, consultant, and instructor. She’s written for top magazines, authored 24 books, and developed the Magazine Writing Blueprint. Kerrie supports authors through her expertise and dedication and through speaking... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Platte
  Session

11:15am MST

Culture, Ethnicity, and Worldbuilding (Part 2)
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Rio Grande
How to build meaningful Inclusion in your fiction
Speakers
avatar for Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett (they/them) is a storyteller with an MFA in English: Creative Writing from the UNR. They have published work with the League of Utah Writers and currently work on poetry, novels, editing, and storytelling projects. They live in northern Utah with their spouse and... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Rio Grande
  Session

11:15am MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
White River II
  Session

11:15am MST

The Art of Villainy: Writing Great Antagonists
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Gunnison
A story is only as strong as the antagonist, so learn how to craft memorable villains that will elevate your story.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Brody

Jennifer Brody

Jennifer Brody (a/k/a Vera Strange) is a Bram Stoker Award Finalist and the author of A SACRIFICE OF BLOOD & STARS, DISNEY CHILLS, THE 13TH CONTINUUM trilogy, STAR WARS: STORIES OF JEDI AND SITH, and SPECTRE DEEP 6, prompting Forbes to call her “a star in the graphic novel worl... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Gunnison
  Session

11:15am MST

The Author and the Narrator Can Be Friends
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Colorado
There are some things that authors can do to better help their work shine in audio. Learn about challenges a narrator can face while performing your book.
Speakers
avatar for Ray Porter

Ray Porter

Ray Porter is a multiple award winning narrator with over 500 titles. His narration of “Project Hail Mary” garnered 2021 Audie awards for Best Science Fiction and Audiobook of the Year. In addition to being the voice of Darkseid in “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”, he can... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm MST
Colorado
  Session

1:45pm MST

A Baker's Dozen: 13 Lucky Ways Authors Can Leverage Draft2Digital Tools & Resources For Writing Success
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Platte
This talk will explore thirteen different tools and resources (most of them are free to use) that authors can use, regardless of how they are publishing. Even traditionally published authors and authors who are indie publishing exclusively to Amazon can take advantage of numerous free tools and other helpful author success resources and how to leverage them.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark has worked in the book industry since 1992, published more than thirty-five books, and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Past roles include President of Canadian Booksellers Association, Director of Self-Publishing & Author Relations and Director of Business Development, and... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Platte
  Session

1:45pm MST

Agile for Project Management for Authors
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Manitou
This workshop will demonstrate techniques for making use of your limited writing time using Agile Project Management techniques from the software development world.
Speakers
avatar for David R. Slayton

David R. Slayton

David R. Slayton (he/him) grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he writes the books he always wanted to read. His epic fantasy, Dark Moon, Shallow Sea, won... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Manitou
  Session

1:45pm MST

Level-Up Your Self-Publishing Game: Five Pillars of a Thriving Author Career — Intermediate Level+
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Colorado
Aimed predominately at authors who have already have a basic handle on Self-Publishing and want to take their business to the next level. James will discuss best practices and common mistakes that beginning authors make by looking at five key areas, or pillars, necessary for long-term success:

1. Content is King
2. Quality is Queen
3. Leverage Connections
4. Market Smarter, Not Harder 5.
It’s All a Numbers Game.
Speakers
avatar for James Hunter

James Hunter

James Hunter is a full-time Inkslinger and the bestselling author of Vigil Bound, Rogue Dungeon, Shadowcroft Academy, Discount Dan, and the litRPG epic Viridian Gate Online! In addition to writing, James also runs Shadow Alley Press, a publishing company that specializes in LitRRP... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Colorado
  Session

1:45pm MST

Making Magic with Reader Magnets
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Arapaho
If you've done much research on selling books, you've likely noticed a vast general consensus that an author newsletter is a must! Reader Magnets are what get readers to subscribe to your newsletter. Seems simple enough, but what are reader magnets, really? What do they look like? How do you make them? What do you do with them after you make them? What should they do? Maybe you've even tried to make some, but they don't seem to be doing what you hoped they would. In this presentation, award-winning fantasy author, Z.S. Diamanti, demystifies what he considers to be one of the three foundational pillars for author growth. Let's make magic with reader magnets.
Speakers
avatar for Z.S. Diamanti

Z.S. Diamanti

Z.S. Diamanti is the award-winning author of the Stone & Sky series, an epic fantasy adventure and Guard in the Garden, the first book in the Fables of Finlestia cozy fantasy series. He attended college forever and has far too many pieces of paper on his wall. He’s a USAF veteran... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Arapaho
  Session

1:45pm MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
White River II
  Session

1:45pm MST

Plot on the Spot
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Gunnison
Audience participation time! We work with the audience to pull together their suggestions of characters, settings, and situations to build a plot in 45 minutes.
Speakers
avatar for JanaLee Brown

JanaLee Brown

Jana S. Brown has been involved in publishing as an Author, Editor, Presenter, slush reader, executive secretary, and marketer for nearly 30 years. She is the acceptance editor for Book Cave and an editor and author coach specializing in self-publishing. She writes the weird and the... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Gunnison
  Session

1:45pm MST

Think Like a Retailer
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Rio Grande
How to harness your inner salesperson to better sell yourself and your books to potential customers.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Haas

Angela Haas

Garden of the Gods Trading Post
Angela Haas was a buyer of art, books and gifts for fifteen years before moving on to teach communication, public speaking and mass media classes at University of Colorado Colorado Springs for eight years. She writes superhero fiction, romance novels and works with local businesses... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:45pm - 2:45pm MST
Rio Grande
  Session

3:00pm MST

Bringing Historical Fiction to Life (the Village Idiot Way)
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Manitou
Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Take Your Historical Fiction to the Next Level
Speakers
avatar for Steve Ruskin

Steve Ruskin

Steve Ruskin writes science fiction with a streak of rebellion, and historical thrillers with a hint of magic. He is also an award-winning historian, with a PhD in History of Science. He’s been a professor, a mountain bike guide, and a number of things in between.
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Manitou
  Session

3:00pm MST

Diversifying Your IP
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Rio Grande
You’ve written a story! The next logical question might seem to be: “Where can I sell this?” But what you should really be asking yourself is: “How many different ways and in how many different places can I sell this?” Once created, your intellectual property (IP) can lead a very diversified and useful life. Whether you are going trad, hybrid, or indie, how far your IP can go is limited only by your creativity and your willingness to craft a plan for your IP’s future.
Speakers
avatar for Allyson Longueira

Allyson Longueira

An award-winning writer, editor and designer, Allyson Longueira has worked in fiction andnonfiction in multiple media, including newspapers, magazines and books for twenty years. Sheholds a BA in English from Rutgers University and an MA in journalism from the prestigiousUniversity... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Rio Grande
  Session

3:00pm MST

My Origin Story
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Colorado
Bestselling author Jim Butcher talks about how he got started writing stories, and finally made his big break in publishing.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher is the author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and his new steampunk series, the Cinder Spires. His resume includes a laundry list of skills which were useful a couple of centuries ago, and he plays guitar quite badly. An avid gamer, he plays tabletop games in varying... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Colorado
  Session

3:00pm MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
White River II
  Session

3:00pm MST

The Productive Author's Guide to Dictation
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Gunnison
A talk that covers the many ways to dictate a novel effortlessly and cleanly
Speakers
avatar for Michael La Ronn

Michael La Ronn

Michael La Ronn (also known as M.L. Ronn) has published over 100 science fiction & fantasy novels and self-help books for writers.Michael also runs the award-winning YouTube channel “Author Level Up,” with over 40,000 subscribers and 2 million views. Writer’s Digest voted the... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Gunnison
  Session

3:00pm MST

Unlock the Power of Custom Books with BookvaultBespoke
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Platte
Join us for an insightful session with Alex Smith (Technical Lead at Bookvault) on how BookvaultBespoke can transform your titles. Learn how custom features like sprayed edges, foiling, and ribbons can set your books apart, captivate readers, and unlock new revenue streams. Discover how these bespoke options can elevate your offerings and increase sales through direct sales stores and Kickstarter campaigns.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Alex Smith has been with Printondemand-worldwide for over 7 years during which time he has gained an in-depth knowledge of the publishing industry. This placed him in the perfect position to lead the redevelopment of the Bookvault platform. He has worked very closely with some of... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST
Platte
  Session

4:15pm MST

Find Your Superpower as a Writer
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Colorado
My keynote from 2022, finding inspiration, tribe, networking
Speakers
avatar for Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson is one of the founders of Superstars, a #1 international bestselling author known for his work in the Dune, Star Wars, X-Files, Batman and Superman universes. He is also publisher of WordFire Press, and director of the Publishing Masters Degree program at Western... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Colorado
  Session

4:15pm MST

How to Survive in an AI Saturated World
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Rio Grande
AI is here, and that is both exciting and terrifying. In this presentation, Jason will walk through the top concerns that people have about AI and what we can expect in the future as AI continues to improve. You'll learn what you can do today to not only survive in an AI-saturated world, but to thrive in it.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Hamilton

Jason Hamilton

Jason Hamilton is a mythic fantasy author, former content manager at Kindlepreneur, and now runs the largest YouTube channel about the use of AI in creative writing (The Nerdy Novelist). His Story Hacker membership (StoryHacker.ai) has helped hundreds of authors write their first... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Rio Grande
  Session

4:15pm MST

Leverage Your Assets
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Platte
In “Leverage Your Assets,” we’ll tackle the overwhelming number of choices authors face when building their writing careers. This session is all about simplifying your strategy by focusing on what will actually move the needle.

Key Takeaways:
1. How to Identify High-Impact Opportunities: Learn to assess your strengths, resources, and current progress to pinpoint the next best steps for your career.
2. Creating a Sustainable Plan: Discover how to balance your time and energy with practical tools to avoid burnout while staying productive.
3. Leveraging Non-Writing Assets: Uncover ways to turn existing skills, hobbies, or networks into valuable career growth opportunities.
Speakers
avatar for Nick Thacker

Nick Thacker

I'm a USA Today Bestselling Author, with over 40 thrillers published to my name. I run Book Career In A Year, helping authors reach the next level.
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Platte
  Session

4:15pm MST

Pitches / Career Counseling
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
White River II
Please check in at the Appointments Desk at least 5 minutes prior to your appointment.
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
White River II
  Session

4:15pm MST

Revision Strategies for Every Writer
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Gunnison
Here's the bottom line on how to edit and revise your writing!
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Maberry

Jonathan Maberry

Jonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winner, and comic book writer. His vampire apocalypse book series, V-WARS, was produced as a Netflix original series. He writes in multiple genres including suspense, thriller, horror, science fiction... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Gunnison
  Session

4:15pm MST

The Importance of Loglines
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Manitou
Summarizing and Pitching Your Novel to an Agent
Speakers
avatar for JT Evans

JT Evans

J.T. Evans writes fantasy and urban fantasy novels. He’ll dabble with sci-fi and horror in short form as well. He is the former president of the Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group and Pikes Peak Writers. When not writing, he secures computers at the Day Job, and plays way too... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Manitou
  Session

4:15pm MST

The Wonder of the Poetic
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Arapaho
Using Meter and Imagery to enhance your prose
Speakers
avatar for Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett

Jayrod P. Garrett (they/them) is a storyteller with an MFA in English: Creative Writing from the UNR. They have published work with the League of Utah Writers and currently work on poetry, novels, editing, and storytelling projects. They live in northern Utah with their spouse and... Read More →
Saturday February 8, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm MST
Arapaho
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