SWC 2026: 1:00PM Panels
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Critiquing, Self-editing, and What Professional Editors Look For
Panel
Room Two
1:00pm- 50 minutesKris Bock, Claire A Murray, Elaine Powers
Good writing is rewriting, but how do you do it? We'll explore self editing your own work and discuss when to get outside help from a critique group or professional editor to get you one step closer to publication.
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How to Write the Paranormal: Choosing a Paranormal Character and World Building: A Vampire Moved in Next Door, Margaret Morse
Presentation
Room One
1:00pm- 50 minutesExplore the joys in writing the paranormal, choosing a paranormal character, and world building. As an exercise, attendees will be invited to choose their paranormal character and an inciting incident to share with the group. This can apply traditional techniques such as plot and characterization to the special needs of paranormal stories. Common pitfalls of writing about the paranormal will be reviewed.
