Panels are full hour + sessions featuring 4-6 professionals in a different area discussing the designated topic, and including questions and comments from the audience. For the full schedule please visit our 2018 Panel and Workshop Schedule. For individual descriptions please visit the 2018 Panel and Workshop Description Page.
We also have a PDF document that you can download and view or print that has a grid-style breakdown of panel and workshop programming, the film screening schedule, the gaming schedule, events, and other elements! Click to view or right-click to download and save!
Imaginarium 2018 Schedule PDF Document for Download
Giddy Up
Books and Booze
Felines in Fiction
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer’s of Americ (SFWA)
Composing Newsletter with Mail Chimp and Beyond
Folklore and Fairytales
Non-Fiction
Writing for Children
Sustaining Mental Health in Creatives
Electrifying Your Erotica
Romance Publishing
Beyond Kindle
Humorous Writing
How to Fracture a Fairytale
The Cozy Mystery
YA Today
Dissecting the Dystopian
Horror : Prose that Preys
Releasing the Steam
Discussion of Gothic Fiction
Mystery Mastery
Defining Urban Fantasy Today
Today’s Universe of Science Fiction
Occult in Literature
Religion in Writing
Folklore and Fairytales
Military Elements in Your Writing
LGBTQ Characters in Fiction
Paranormal Literature
Crossing Genres
Audio Books : A Growing Trend
Putting the Thrill in Thrillers
The Craft of Writing Poetry
Using YouTube to Promote
Developing Suspense
Writing Good Action Scenes
Keeping Fantasy Fresh
Developing a Great Crime Scene
Researching for Your Story
Self-Help Writing Forum
Freelance Writing
Plotters VS. Pantsers
Layout and Design Insights
Assembling Awesome Anthologies
Character Development Insights
Writing Catchy Dialogue
Composing in Shorter Formats
Finding the Right Editor
Finding the Right Artist
Selecting the Right Publishing Path
Finding the Right Critique Groups
Advice for New Writers
Query Letters and Professional Submissions
Small Press Life
Self-Publishing Overview
Fan-Fiction
Comics and Graphic Novels
Superheroes and Villains in Writing
Marvel VS DC – A Face Off
Game of Thrones
Dr. Who
Marketing Past Oversaturation
Free Social Media Marketing
The Importance of Networking
Building Your Blog
Raising Reviews
Building the Brand of You
Book Signing Etiquette
Spreading Your Introvert Wings
Crowdfunding for Creatives
Six Figure Author
Interactive Fiction
Tips to become a Freelance Magazine Writer
Principles of Formatting
Blog Tour Strategies
Podcasting: Where to Start
Author Readings
Film-Focused Topics
Audio – Visual Editing for Film and Music
Screenwriting 101
Effective Dialogue in Screenwriting
Project Marketing
Importance of Make-Up and Costuming
Independent Filmmaking
Distribution of Independent Film
Lights, Camera, Action!
Gaming Focused Topics
Social Aspects of Gaming
Discussing D&D
Gateway to Game Design
Workshops to be Presented at Imaginarium 2018
Self-Publishing Checklist Workshop – Presented by April Brown
Social Media for Dummies – Presented by JC Morrows
Adventure Writing – Presented by JP Chapleau
Filmmaking 101 – Presented by Thomas Moore
World Building for Fun and Profit -Presented by JD Conrad
Working with the Dead -Presented by Deborah LeBlanc
Writing for the Screen and Beyond – Presented by Dan Jolley
Ultimate Guide to Writing Horror – Presented by Tim Waggoner
“Business in Writing” : What to do after “The End” – Presented by Elizabeth Donald
E-Book and Money Matters – Presented by Deborah LeBlanc
The Real Deal on Paranormal – Presented by Deborah LeBlanc
Dialogue in Writing – Presented by Chasity Bowlin
Place in Fiction – Presented by Michael Williams
Dialogue Dynamo – Presented by Deborah LeBlanc
Don’t Kill the Dog and Other Plot Devices – Presented by Wendy Vogel & Jerri Maynard
Marketing 101 – Presented by Abigail Keam & Teresa Reasor
Social Media Marketing – Presented by John Pyka
Facebook Professional Page Teach-In – Presented by John Pyka
Indie Writer’s Workshop – Presented by Robyn Peterman & JM Madden
Comedic Paranormal Romance – Presented by Robyn Peterman
How to Make Story “I’m-Going-To-Pass” Proof – Presented by Michael Knost
Basics of Tabletop Game Design – Presented by Eric Bloat
Writing a Series with a Group – Presented by Robyn Peterman & JM Madden
“How Not to Make a Short Film” – Presented by Jay Welin
Crowd Sourcing a Village – Presented by JD Conrad
Using Live Events to Market Your Book – Presented by John Pyka
Selling Your Books at Conventions and Trade-shows – Presented by John Pyka
Alternates (201) – Presented by Bethany Kesler
Structure of a Good Story – Presented by John Risner
Revenge of the not so Typical Stereotypes – Presented John Risner
Hiring an Artist – Presented by Joe Slucher
Using Mythology in Your Fiction – Presented by Sela Carson
Character, Clowning and the Hero’s Journey in the Age of Clown Phobia – Presented by The Kalashnikov Clowns
Steampunk Funk-Theatrical Fusion Bellydance Workshop – Presented by Safiya
Sticks of Dynamite: Explosive Stories in Small Packages – Presented by Sheridan Hall