Con Panels: What Are They All About?

My convention season has started, and I’ve been busy prepping for the panels I’ll be participating in. You con newbies might be wondering “What in the Nine Hells is a panel, and what kind of prep work is required?” Let me elaborate.

The cons I attend are multi-faceted—books, gaming, media, cosplay—a little bit of everything, though each con has its own particular emphasis. One thing most have in common is a literary/writing track. The guest of honor is often a big-name writer. At Balticon thi...