In this workshop, we will delve into how to craft the perfect opening to a short story. Though our focus will be on fantasy stories, this approach can be applied to any genre. We encourage attendants to submit the first 450 words of one of their stories for our live, anonymous feedback session.

Young authors are highly encouraged to attend!

Host: Ramya Suresh, Editor-in-Chief

It Takes Two to Tango

TBD 2025

If your hero is all that is good, then your villain is all that is bad. As you build the mind and heart of your main character (MC), it is easy to lose sight of the other side of the story. In this free, virtual workshop, we will dive into the intricacies of building a three-dimensional villain to perfectly complement your MC. And who knows, by the end of this session you may find your villain is the true main character of the story.

Registration details will be posted soon

From Edgar Allen Poe's Nevermore to a parrot on a pirate's shoulder, birds can be found throughout literature. As you illustrate, there will likely come a time when you find yourself drawing a feathered creature. In this workshop, we will walk you through the process of drawing realistic bird forms from beak to tail feathers. Whether you are drawing a crow or a rising phoenix, this workshop will provide new insights to your artistic process.

Host: Hulan Chadraa, Chief Illustrator

On Drawing People

TBD 2025

Coming soon!