Join acclaimed author/editors, Lauren Elise Daniels (Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, Aurealis, Australasian Shadows, Ditmar Awards finalist) and Geneve Flynn (Bram Stoker, Shirley Jackson, Aurealis, Australasian Shadows winner and Ditmar Awards finalist) offer aspiring writers of sci fi, horror, fantasy, superhero, and supernatural fiction top tips for success in speculative fiction. Join us as we unpack:

The history and styles of spec fic.
Psychology, motivation and character arcs.
Killer opening lines, world building and kick butt fight scenes.
Tropes and clichés…heroes & villains.
Myths and legends as inspiration.
Writer’s resources, opportunities, markets.