Naomi Kritzer's Schedule (CONvergence)

Thursday, July 6 • 5:00pm - 6:00pmHyatt 4 Great Lakes A1"The Big I"
There are an abundance of novels written in the first person. What are the strengths and weaknesses of having a single point of view character? Participants: Alison R Sommer, Danith McPherson, Naomi Kritzer (mod), Joy Ward, Katherine Jo Pysick
Thursday, July 6 • 7:00pm - 8:00pmHyatt 1 Lakeshore A"Grimm's Fairy Tales"What are the themes? How do the popular ones end? How do authors reinterpret these stories? From Catherynne Valente's Snow White themed stories to the works of Tanith Lee, these fairy tales still have power. Participants: Stephanie Zvan, Naomi Kritzer, Renate Fiora (mod), Megan Noel Johnson
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Friday, July 7 • 11:00am - 12:00pmHyatt 4 Great Lakes A3"Finish Your Book!"Many people have started a book, but few ever finish. What's the secret? Published authors share their tips on getting words written, chapters finished, and books completed. Authors, come get a little tough love if you're stuck on page 57. Participants: Steve Semler (mod), Nate Gillick, Alison R Sommer, Joan Marie, Naomi Kritzer
Friday, July 7 • 2:00pm - 3:00pmHyatt 1 Lakeshore A"The Villain's Journey"The theory of "The Hero's Journey" is long established and is a valuable tool for the writer. Villains are crucial for any hero's journey and follow a similar cycle in a narrative. Discuss the similarities and differences. Participants: Patrick William Marsh (mod), Steve Semler, Sonni de Soto, Janelle Kloth, Naomi Kritzer
Friday, July 7 • 3:30pm - 4:30pmHyatt 1 Exhibit Hall Signing Table A"Meet and Greet: Naomi Kritzer"Signing. Participants: Naomi Krizter