Dreaming of a career as a professional writer? Whether your goal is screenwriting, animation, video games, comics, graphic novels, or prose fiction, this panel of industry veterans offers an honest look at the realities of building a career with words. From breaking into the business and finding representation to indie publishing, branding, marketing, crowdfunding, and convention sales, no topic is off the table. Should you pursue traditional publishing or go independent? Do you need an agent? Is Amazon an opportunity, a challenge, or a trap? This interactive Q&A features practical advice, hard-earned lessons, and insights from the front lines of today's publishing and entertainment industries. Panelists include Neo Edmund (Power Rangers, Red Riding Alpha Huntress Chronicles), Brian Freyermuth (Fallout, Epic Micky 2), Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, Spider-Gwen: Smash), Doc Harry Kloor (Star Trek, Quantum Quest), Francesca Lia Block (House of Hearts, Weetzie Bat), and Amy Linsamouth (The Savior, Spirit House). Moderated by Prof. Adira Edmund (Terra Tarot, Red Riding Alpha Huntress Chronicles).
