Imaginarium 2027 is proud to announce the addition of four new Workshops to our programming! There will be over 200 panels and workshops hosted in our 14th year at the Crowne Plaza, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Workshops Added:
60 Minutes to Murder: Presented by Virginia Smith. How do you create a spellbinding mystery? In this workshop, you will discover the essential clues you need to craft a killer story. Whether you want to write a classic cozy who-dun-it or an edge-of-the-seat thriller, you will learn the exact mechanics behind breathtaking suspense. Target Audience: writers at all levels of experience. (60 min)
Adventures in Editing: Presented by Ann VanderMeer. Writers, editors, and other professionals in the publishing process we will discuss the life cycle of a story or novel. All the steps of getting the writer’s work out into the world. We will examine the many hats an editor may wear during the editing process, as well as the writer’s relationship with other professionals in the field and how a writer can better manage their part in this endeavor. There are many people involved in each project beyond those who work at the publishing company: agents, booksellers, reviewers, and even first readers! (6o min)
From Real Places to Fictional Worlds: Using History, Landscape and Regional Memory: Presented by James O. Barnes. Every place carries a history, a landscape, and a collection of memories that can give fiction depth and authenticity. In this 90-minute interactive workshop, author James O. Barnes will show writers how to transform real locations into believable fictional settings without merely copying a map or delivering a history lesson. Through guided exercises and audience discussion, participants will identify the physical, cultural, historical, and emotional details that define a place; decide what to preserve, combine, or change; and connect setting to character, conflict, and atmosphere. Attendees will leave with a practical setting blueprint they can apply to a current or future writing project. This workshop is suitable for fiction writers in any genre and at any experience level. (90 min)
How to Break Into Media Tie-Ins: Presented by Chris A. Jackson. Breaking in as a tie-in writer is very different than pitching your manuscripts to traditional publishers. Learn the ins and outs of media tie-in writing for games, movies, TV series, and other licensed properties. (60 min)
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