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8839. Working With Your Significant Other: Writing Without Divorce Lawyers
Moderator: Steven L. Sears
It is often said that creative partnerships are closer than marriages. This is a panel about the stress and joys of writing with a partner, keeping it real, enjoyable, and productive without threat of pride and ego. Specifically focused on those who work within their relationships, but also relevant to any collaboration. Steven L. Sears and Jessica Brawner are a married couple and work together on projects as well as editing each other's work.
Jessica Brawner, Lauren Cipollo, Matt Conant, William O'Neill, Steven L. Sears, Jan S. Utstein
FRI 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm, La Jolla B
8714. Graphic Novels Aren't Just For Superheroes!
Moderator: Nicholas Doan
Sure, we all know about Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Ghost in the Shell. But what about V for Vendetta, Maus, Persepolis, and Barefoot Gen, some of which only touch on the fantastic in their content and approach. What's going on in graphic novels today?
Barbra Dillon, Nicholas Doan, L. K. Indigo, Russell Nohelty, William O'Neill, Joelle Sellner
SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles B
8755. Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: Capturing Attention in 60 Seconds
Moderator: David Boop
Someone asks what your work is about and you've got the length of that elevator ride to tell them and make them interested in more. What do you say? What to you leave out to keep it brief? What's the best technique for grabbing their attention as fast as you can?
Steven Barnes, David Boop, Cheryl Murphy Lowrance, William O'Neill, Steven L. Sears
SAT 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, La Jolla A