SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER 2025
| TIME SLOT | ROOM #1 | ROOM #2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10 a.m. |
Set Up |
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| 10-10:50 a.m. | Building Bridges: The Impact of Diverse Characters |
From Hidden Gem to Headline: Publicity & Marketing |
| 11-11:50 a.m. | Connecting to a Young Adult Audience |
Creating Powerful Character Pairings |
| 12-1:30 p.m. | Lunch | |
| 1:30-2:20 p.m. | Comics that Pack a Punch! |
The Rhythm of Life: Writing Poetry as Expression |
| 2:30-3:20 p.m. | After the End… We Write Fanfic |
Structuring Your Stage Play: A Guide |
| 3:30-4:20 p.m. | From Manuscript to Market: How to Navigate Indie Publishing | |
| 4:30-5 p.m. |
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SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER 2025
| TIME SLOT | 1st Floor: Free Schools Room | Description |
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| 1:00-1:45 p.m. | Story Smash |
Open Mic. Registration required. |
| 2:00-2:45 p.m. | Youth Short Story Contest ( 4 winners in total, 45 minutes) |
Winners and Runners Up, each alloted 10 min to read their winning entry and answer questions |
| 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Author Talks (6 authors in total, 30 minutes) | Six Authors, chosen by first come, first serve, with 5 min each to do a reading. |
| 3:30-3:50 p.m. |
Meet the Authors/Vendors |
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| 3:50-4 p.m. |
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