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Welcome to the ONLINE Gen Con 2020 Writer's Symposium. We know it's not quite the same, but we worked hard to bring you some semblance of what it might be like to attend the GCWS in person. Below, please find the listing of all the panels, as well as the link to the YouTube page where you can watch them. Just note that the panels will not be available until the times show below. After you watch the panels, feel free to ask questions in the comment sections! The members of the panels will come by periodically to answer them.
Sage Advice From Veteran Authors: Thursday 1:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-duF-YS_dt8&t=45s
From Beginning to End: Mapping Out Your Book: Thursday 2:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHG1KrZzMzY
Sweep Readers Away With Setting: Thursday 3:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze_OGDYHVzI
Apocalyptic Fiction: What COVID Has Taught Us: Friday 1:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfU2OPHVu08
Characters, Both Believable AND Interesting: Friday 2:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3eyJTfUntc&t=3s
Writing in the Hard Times: Friday 3:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSxm22nQCE
Freelancing 101: Saturday 1:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlZUB5OyKFw
How to Get an Agent: Saturday 2:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzpnVAR2luY
Putting All the Pieces Together in Worldbuilding: Saturday 3:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF2LzoiLf_A
Social Media in Tumultuous Times: Sunday 11:00 AM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvUHHp33ht4
The Editor-Author Relationship: Sunday 12:00 PM EDT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqtqVZXeo_w
Thank you so much for your patience and support in this really strange year. It means a lot to us, and hopefully next year, we'll be able to see you in person!