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2:00pm EDT

PDLS: Lecture Series Opening Ceremonies/Welcome/What to know

Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Speakers

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor

Michael A. Stackpole is the multiple New York Times bestselling author of over forty fantasy and science fiction novels, his best known books written in the Star Wars® universe, including I, JEDI and ROGUE SQUADRON, as well as the X-Wing graphic novel series. He has also written... Read More →

Friday July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Professional Development Lecture Series

3:30pm EDT

PDLS: Creating Reader Engagement

Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Part of the Professional Development Lecture Series for Writers

There is a difference between stories that readers just read, and stories that pull them in and won’t let them go. In this class, Michael A. Stackpole will share with you sure fire techniques for drawing readers in and keeping them enthralled in the story from beginning to end.

*Additional fee, please see website/registration

Speakers

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor

Friday July 11, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Professional Development Lecture Series

5:30pm EDT

PDLS: 21 Days to a Novel

Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Part of the Professional Development Lecture Series for Writers

New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents his three week program for preparing yourself to write a novel. This set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools. This program is a practical, kick-in-the- pants place to start your career.

*Additional Fee, please see website/registration

Speakers

Michael A. Stackpole

Guest of Honor

Friday July 11, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Professional Development Lecture Series

7:00pm EDT

Room Closed

Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Friday July 11, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
ta-Winston (Marriott) (temporary layout)

Room Closed