T.C. Smith

Speaker

TC Smith is a science fiction and fantasy author based in Australia. They love to bring to life fantasy worlds through their expansive worldbuilding, and they draw plenty of inspiration from popular fantasy series such as The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones.

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)

9:00PM - 10:30PM EDT

Saturday July 11th

Ways to Protect Your Stories from AI

Generative AI is everywhere these days, and it feeds on hard work from real human authors. It can feel impossible to hide from AI, but join our panelists as they discuss strategies and platforms that could offer protection. (Moderator: Brianna Heath)

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)