Imaginarium 2024 is proud to announce the addition of 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 Workshop Additions:
Benefits to Writing and Publishing Across Genres: Presenter – Malinda Andrews. Breaking through the stigma of only publishing one genre with each “pen name”. The benefits of writing across genres, effective marketing for each genre, and creating longevity in your writing career. There will be built-in time for questions and discussion. Takeaways: *Strengthening components of story *Writing process changes between genres *Productivity Increase *Marketing each genre *Not to limit your creativity (60 min)
The Jagged Edge of Story: Presenter – LMG Swain. This workshop encourages the writer to Think in Terms of the Natural Structure of the Problem in the Story, of two opposing forces: Threat (Antagonist) and Anti-Threat (Protagonist). Don’t think in terms of Good versus Evil; rather, think in terms of each Main Character’s aspirations, wants, objectives, and desired End Results. Each Opposing Character wants something—to stop the other Opposing Character. “Jagged Edge” emphasizes beginning with the Threat and the Problem the Threat creates. Without the Threat (Antagonist), the Anti-Threat (Protagonist) has nothing to do. No Problem. No Story. (60 min)
Your Circle Matters: Presenter – Martha Haynes. When you’re a creative, networking can be one of the most difficult challenges to face. There always seems to be a lack of time and energy, the dreaded “How do I even start the conversation?” and the doom scrolling through Fiverr and Upwork desperately looking for help. If this sounds like somewhere you’ve been before, then the good news is that you’ve already taken a step in the right direction. How? By attending an event like Imaginarium! There is no better place to find like-minded and passionate people. So come on in and let’s tackle this thing together as I take you through the fundamentals of networking. Maybe you’ll find yourself walking out with more friends than you walked in with. *Introduction Icebreaker ( Why are you attending Imaginarium, what is your profession?) *The Importance of Networking (Share personal experience) *Types of Networking: Operational, Personal and Strategic *Networking In Person *Networking Online *How To Keep Up When A Lot’s On Your Plate *Questions Icebreaker ( MAKE FRIENDS BINGO!!) (60 min)