Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the addition of four new panels and three new workshops 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 Panel Additions:
AI in the Arts, Evil or Good?: Moderator TBA. A panel discussion on the implications of using AI in film, writing, gaming, and art. Is it a tool or is it theft of others creative works?
Lyrical Creation: Moderator TBA. Learn the basics of creating lyrics for your songwriting, and also how you can use these skills to elevate and promote your film, game, or books.
Screenwriting Basics: Moderator TBA. In this panel, you will learn the basics of screenwriting. Take your novels or games to new exciting heights in an adaptation, or you may just have a great idea for a film or series. Join us as we discuss how to weave those ideas into a screenplay.
Submitting Clean Copy: Moderator TBA. Learn from professional editors as they discuss tips, tricks, and insights, so you can submit a clean copy of your written work to the editor or publisher. (60 min)
New Workshop Additions:
Pitching Your Book: A Home Run or a Foul?: Presenter – Michael F. Blake. Pitching a book to a publisher is one of the most important things for a writer. A good pitch can interest the publisher to read your manuscript, and — hopefully — lead to a contract. Your pitch letter is just as important as a well-written manuscript. The “devil is in the details.” Michael F. Blake will show you how he pitched his books and what led them to be published.
Showing Vs Telling: Presenter – Rebecca Johnson. So often this practice is misunderstood, leading to broken dialogue, camouflaged exposition, and long, dry stretches of description. Discussed will be how to use showing in your overall character arc, to create emotional impact, and how to recognize when you’re using telling as a crutch.
So You’re a Brand New Author! How do I Submit a Story?: Presenter – Jonna Hayden. Come learn from the gang at Raconteur Press about following guidelines and the reasons behind them.