Join best selling authors Terry Brooks and Robert J. Sawyer as they explore the vast universes of technique and individuality open to writers of fiction. These two authors demonstrate how, ultimately, the best writing transcends genre.

Enter into a lively discussion as these award-winning authors examine the intricacies of traveling through time when writing for adults and children.

Join screenwriters Wally Lane, Jeff Arch, and editor and former producer Stan Wakefield to learn how to write an original screenplay that could possibly get optioned or bought by a traditional studio or a production company. Additonal topics include how to keep your work compelling, cinematic in nature, properly formatted and realistically 'produce-able'; the elements for writing an "unlimited" script for big-budgeted films and how that differs from writing with a set-budget-in-mind.

Picture books are hard to write! Join award winning author Richard Scrimger as he looks at the connection between visuals and the written word.

Join four experienced agents as they discuss the state of literary fiction on the cusp of a new decade. Sorche Fairbank, Verna Dreisbach, April Eberhardt, and Katharine Sands. Moderated by editor Lisa Rector.

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Jacqueline Banaszynski shares tips on getting started as a freelance journalist, and the best ways to structure articles for magazines.

A ten point list of what editors and literary judges look for in poetry with award winning poet Bernice Lever.

Did you ever wish you could crawl into your character’s mind? Using psychology when crafting characters can help writers better understand character motivation, deepen conflict and improve fiction. With a focus on the theory of Emotional Intelligence, author Eileen Cook helps you flesh out your characters (and their resulting problems) in a realistic way.

Agent Katharine Sands conducts this hands-on workshop which covers the easy-to-fix mistakes writers make when querying agents. Learn how to avoid the mistakes that lead to form rejections (many of which have nothing to do with your writing) and seven surefire techniques to get you out of the slushpile, past the first reader, and into the agent's hands.

Author CC Humphreys moderates – and participates -- with fellow authors Meg Tilly, Richelle Mead, and Eileen Cook, all of whom have written for other age groups. Join the lively discussion as they talk about the tribulations and triumphs of choosing to write for teens.

Award-winning mystery writer Hallie Ephron engages her peers Robert McCammon, Michael Slade, Robert Dugoni, and Anthony Flacco and gives you a chance to quiz your favourite mystery writers as to the secrets of their craft.

Middle scenes in novels often drag but none need to. Literary agent and popular workshop presenter Donald Maass reveals the means to make ever scene necessary and gripping. A hands on workshop, bring a novel in progress and writing materials.

New York Times best selling author Jack Whyte shares his secrets or believable communication on the page.

Join New York Times Bestselling Author Anne Perry as she examines the core of the novel. How do you find the puzzle? How do characters drive the plot? Learn secrets from one of the best in the business -- Mistress of Mystery Anne Perry. [Advanced stream]

Your manuscript is ready to go. Or is it? If you’ve done everything you can think of to improve the story, if it’s already the best thing you’ve ever written, it’s time to think like editors and agents. Join editor Lisa Rector to follow this 11th hour checklist and learn the questions to ask before you submit.

In today’s economy all writers; novelists, non-fiction authors, children’s authors, freelance writers, bloggers – ALL writers need a platform. The earlier the writers begin to build a platform the better. What’s a platform? Join agent Cricket Freeman as she answers your questions about building a name for yourself.

Join award-winning author and poet Gary Geddes as he explores the creativity and discipline required when embarking on non-fiction travel writing.

Talent only goes so far. Writers have to have passion for their craft, yes. But if you are serious about getting published, join author Carol Mason to learn how to take your creative writing hat off and put your business hat on.