Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the addition of six new panels, three new workshops, and three new networking events to our growing list of 2024 Panel and Workshop Programming! There will be over 130 panels and workshops hosted in our 11th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, moderators, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Panels
Creating an Anti-Hero: Moderator TBA. This panel will explore the creation of an anti-hero. What are some good examples in popular fiction? What makes for an effective anti-hero? How can you balance the good and bad in an anti-hero character? This discussion will answer these questions and much more!
Dr. Moreau’s Laboratory: Moderator – Barbara V. Evers. Using an animal mashups card deck, panelists are presented with 2 (or 3 or 4) animals to mashup. They are given a few minutes to create a name for the animal and determine its characteristics (appearance, habitat, food, etc). These descriptions are briefly written and handed to a moderator who reads them out anonymously. The audience votes on their favorites. We run several rounds, keeping score, and the winner gets bragging rights. (90 min)
Horrors Against Humanity: Moderator – James Sabata. Hello, horror fan. I want to play a game. The rules are simple: In this horror-themed version of the ultra-popular Cards Against Humanity game, the announcer will read questions from the black cards and authors will answer with their funniest white card. The audience will judge each round and declare a winner. (90 min)
Terrible Things I Wrote When I Was Young: Moderator – James Sabata. All writers create some pretty bad things, especially when they’re just starting out. And that’s okay. Panelists sift through their slush piles of bad memories to share with you some of the most inappropriate, asinine, and hilarious things they wrote when they were getting started, and how those things helped them become the writers they are today.
Win, Lose, or Get Drawn Into the Abyss: Moderator – James Sabata. An audience participation panel based on the classic game show. In this version, 2 teams of five will take turns drawing and guessing horror-related items and characters. If you lose the round and the other team gets it right, a player on your team will be taken into the abyss and you will continue… without them. Prizes will be awarded. (90 min)
Writing Prompts and Inspiration: A discussion on getting the writing motor kickstarted through writing prompts and sources of inspiration. This panel will take a look at how to use writing prompts to help get the creative juices flowing, as well as suggestions for bringing inspiration to your creative mind.
New Workshops
DIY Book Promo: How To Get Your Book Into Readers’ Hands Without Spending Money: Presenter – Dan Klefstad. Learn ways for you to promote and sell your book without spending money. (60 min)
Effective Research in Fiction: Presenter – John Bukowski. Learn my 6 tips for effectively reasearching your novel. Like an actor researching a role, you uncover a lot more backstory than you ever put on the page. (60 min)
Firearms Primer for Fiction Writers: Presenter – John Bukowski. This workshop will teach you the basics for the firearms novice that you can include in your writing; long guns versus handguns, revolvers versus semiautomatic, types of repeating firearms, parts of the gun, shotgun shot sizes, etc. (60 min)
New Networking Events
Hillbilly Court / Bar Con – Hosted by Three Ravens Publishing A time to hang out, grab some drinks, meet other attendees, and network! (60 min Saturday, July 20th 8:30 pm / Bar Area)
Kaffee Klatsch I – Hosted by Three Ravens Publishing. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, wake up, hang, out, and network! (60 min Saturday, July 20th 8am)
Kaffee Klatsch II – Hosted by Three Ravens Publishing. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, wake up, hang, out, and network! (60 min Sunday, July 21st 8am)
To see all currently confirmed Panels and Workshops for 2024, please visit: visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/2024-panels-and-workshops/