Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the addition of four new workshops and two new panels to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 12th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Workshops Added:
Clash of the…Egos? Collaborating with a Partner: Presenters – Elizabeth Bevarly and Lorena Peter. Two heads really can be better than one, even among volatile creatives. Writing with a partner can be both productive and fun. Elizabeth Bevarly and Lorena Peter, who have been writing screenplays together for fifteen years, will talk about their process when it comes to melding two visions into one, who brings breakfast and who fixes lunch, and how to write THE END without killing each other first.
How to Plot Out Your First or Next Best Seller: Presenter – Eva Vertrice. Eva will explain to participants some of the various types of plotting that are out there and then detail out her method of plotting. She will walk participants through her process and discuss how she found it to be more practical & easier to follow as a writer, particularly if you have multiple characters & storylines.
Point of View: Presenter – Sharon LaCour. A discussion of the problems of establishing and maintaining a POV in fiction with writing prompts, exercises, and critique.
Writing for Change: Weaving Social Justice into Fiction with Care and Impact Synopsis: Presenter – Jay VanLandingham. Fiction has the power to shape perspectives, build empathy, and inspire action—but how do we incorporate real-world issues into our stories in a way that is respectful, inclusive, and compelling? In this workshop, we’ll explore strategies for weaving current events and social justice themes into fiction without feeling preachy or forced. We’ll discuss the importance of research, authentic representation, and nuanced storytelling to create characters and narratives that foster empathy and reflection in readers. Through guided exercises and discussion, authors will learn how to craft stories that resonate, challenge assumptions, and inspire change while staying true to their creative vision.
New Panels Added:
It Came From the Lemur Throne: Moderator – Clayton Barnett. One of two special panel sessions featuring members of the Lemur Throne circle of writers, and a few curious others, from the Upper Midwest! Panelists will read from their current works, while AI images generated from the text of each story are displayed in a slideshow style. These panels are visual experiments in author readings spotlighting a variety of writing styles and voices!
Little Lemur on the Prairie: Moderator – Joe Isenberg. Another special panel session featuring four members of the Lemur Throne writing group, along with a few special others, who will be reading from their tales alongside a presentation of AI images generated directly from the words of the text. A visual experiment in author readings spotlighting a variety of writing styles and voices!