Jesse Pohlman

Speaker

Jesse Pohlman is a Science-Fiction/Fantasy author from Long Island, New York. He's a former NYC Social Studies and English Language Arts teacher. He focuses on themes such as finding one's own identity, Queer liberation, equality of peoples under the law, and more. He's also a former water safety instructor and lifeguard, and once upon a time he could even wield a fencing foil pretty well.

2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Fantasy as Social Commentary

Fiction has always been a medium through which authors can explore real-world issues through the filter of fantastical people and places. From escapism to political parallels, tune in to Fantasy as Social Commentary to learn how to write it effectively and why it's important. (Moderator: Jesse Pohlman)

1:30PM - 3:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

Writing Scripts for Comics and Graphic Novels

Writing scripts for comics and graphic novels requires a different approach than writing prose. Join our panelists as they discuss their strategies and what to do (or avoid!). (Moderator: Jesse Pohlman)

5:00PM - 6:30PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

How to Write Effective Anti-heroes and Anti-villains

Do you like your heroes and villains with a twist? Maybe writing anti-heroes or anti-villians could be what you need! Join this panel to learn all about them and how to make them work in in your story. (Moderator: Jesse Pohlman)

6:30PM - 8:00PM EDT

Sunday July 12th

What to Know about Political Writing

What does it mean for your writing to be "political"? And is all art inherently political? Join our panel for a discussion about intention, the purpose of art, and taking a stand. (Moderator: S. Morgan Burbank)