Brad Lee

Speaker & Moderator

Brad Lee is a graphic designer, illustrator, writer, cosplayer, and movie reviewer from Quebec. Raised by samurais, aliens, undead, wizards, pirates, princesses and superheroes, the meanings and powers of art and fiction, as tools for social commentary or self-expression, intrigued him from the cradle. He started a Webtoon comic strip, “Murasaki: The Last Assassin”, an idea born from a passion project. And while working on his contemporary fiction works, he joined in 2025 the team “G pour Geek”, a Quebecois blog and podcast about geek culture in the province, and became one of the main contributor for movies and tv shows reviews. Brad is also a coordinator at WriteHive, where he has moderated several panels during their annual conference.

1:30PM - 3:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Media Literacy 101

Every piece of writing, whether fiction or nonfiction, has an author with their own background, biases, and goals. Acknowledging this context can help a reader understand each piece and what to take away from it. In this panel, you will learn about what it means to be media literate (or media illiterate), what that means for today's world, and how to be mindful about the way you tell stories. (Moderator: Stefanie Contreras)

8:30PM - 10:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Planning the Past: How to Create a Successful Prequel

Have you ever wondered how your characters got to where they are? Well then you might consider writing a prequel! But how do you tell a new story while maintaining consistency with the one that's already set in stone? Join our panel of prequel-writing authors to explore how to plan and write the perfect story-before-the-story. (Moderator: Brad Lee)

11:30AM - 1:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Red Flags to Watch for Before Signing Contracts

Signing a contract with an agent, publisher, or editor is exciting but can also be overwhelming. With all the tiny legal details to consider, you want to make sure you're making the best decision possible for your work. Join our panelists as they discuss what makes a good contract and red flags that should make you think twice before signing. (Moderator: Brad Lee)

1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

How to Research for Historical Fiction

Historical fiction requires research to produce a believable setting, but how much is too much? What details of a specific time and place will carry the most weight? Join our panelists as they discuss their strategy and tips and tricks for finding the right balance. (Moderator: Brad Lee)

6:30PM - 8:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

How to Use Commissioned Art for Book Promotion

Self publishing can be overwhelming: commissioning art and advertising doubly so. Join our panel of indie professionals to learn how best to commission art and use it to promote your books effectively. (Moderator: Brad Lee)