Name: New vs. Experienced: The evolution of a writer
Start: 2018-05-18T17:00:00-0400
End: 2018-05-18T18:00:00-0400

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New vs. Experienced: The evolution of a writer

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Editors and agents are always looking for fresh voices. Why, when they have already experienced writers to work with? This year's Nebula nominees span five decades of age and experience. How does a writer evolve over the course of their career? Using short fiction as a lens, our panelists examine the differences between working with a new voice and the experienced author.

Moderators

Ellen Klages

Writer, self

I write historical fiction for middle grade readers and SF/F for adults. I have won multiple awards in both fields. I love research. I have played poker every Tuesday night for 35 years. I collect lead civilians and other odd, old toys. I sometimes give ultraviolet tours of my dining... Read More →

Speakers

Alyx Dellamonica

A.M. Dellamonica's first novel, Indigo Springs, won the Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. Their fourth, A Daughter of No Nation, won the 2016 Prix Aurora for Best Novel. They have published over fifty short stories in Tor.com, Asimovs SF, and elsewhere, along... Read More →

Rebecca Roanhorse

Author

Rebecca Roanhorse is a Nebula/Hugo/Sturgeon/Locus Award Finalist for her short fiction and a 2017 Campbell Finalist. Her debut novel TRAIL OF LIGHTNING Book #1 in the SIXTH WORLD SERIES (Saga Press) drops June 26th, 2018. She lives in Northern New Mexico with her husband, daughter... Read More →