WELDON BURGE

I often attend conferences and other writer events, participating in workshops, panel discussions, signings, readings, and book launch parties. Here are my upcoming events.

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Join me as I discuss the basics of putting the "scare" into readers. How do you write horrifying fiction that keeps your readers on the edges of their seats? Harness your fears for well-conceived horror plots. Learn how to create believable monsters (including the human ones). Most of all, make fear fun--always remember horror and humor are kissing cousins. A book signing will follow the workshop.  

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I'll be presenting a two-hour workshop on how to submit short fiction to anthologies on Saturday afternoon and participating in a panel discussion on agents and publishing. Jonathan Maberry is the keynote speaker, and that's definitely a plus!   

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I'll join a group of panelists (including Lois Hoffman, Crystal Heidel, Joanne Reinbold, and Greg Smith) to discuss the pros and cons of self-publishing. Will Hahn will be the moderator. Sure to provide some valuable information for the attendees!

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Will Hahn and I will discuss how to determine (and, more important, how not to determine) the best cover for your book. Plenty of examples, both good and bad, will be shared.

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During this workshop, I will provide an overview of the writing process for short stories. I'll discuss topics like finding ideas, selecting titles, developing plots, characterization, settings, dialogue – all the basic essentials. There will be handouts and open discussion throughout. A book signing will follow.

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In this workshop, I'll explain how to write believable villains in your fiction and establish suspense and tension that keeps your readers flipping pages. Equally important is juxtaposing your villain with a strong protagonist who is equal to the task. I'll show how to create distinctive characters and enhance your story's plot. A book signing will follow the class.  

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Join me with fellow thriller writer Greg Smith for a fascinating conversation about crime writing. We'll also talk about how we developed our novels (among other things) and take questions. Sure to be an informational and fun time! The discussion will be held at the Hockessin Bookshelf, 7179 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, Delaware 19707. A book signing will follow the event. 

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I will participate in three panel discussions at the annual Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity conference (C3). The conference is held at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia MD.

http://creaturescrimesandcreativity.com/

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During this workshop, I'll explain how writing effective dialogue is essential to storytelling and how you make it memorable and realistic for readers. I'll show how to create distinctive characters and enhance your story's plot, and will offer many examples of superb dialogue from popular literature. A book signing will follow the class. 

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This panel discussion about effective world-building will be moderated by Weldon Burge. Learn the elements of creating realistic, yet fictional, worlds, based on the experiences and skills of our panelists. They will discuss how to invent fictional history, geography, culture, magical properties, and other aspects of creating a believable world. A book signing will follow the event.

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During this workshop, I'll dive into the best strategies for submitting short stories to anthologies – all the basic essentials for getting the best chances for acceptance. There will be handouts and open discussion throughout. 

https://campscui.active.com/orgs/NewarkArtsAlliance?season=3294931&session=58656435

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I'll be one of the writers attending Authors Day at the Bear Public Library in Bear, Delaware. 

https://nccde.org/291/Bear-Library

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During this workshop, I'll provide an overview of the writing process for short stories. We'll discuss ideas, selecting titles, developing plots, characterization, settings, dialogue – all the basic essentials. There will be handouts and open discussion throughout. 

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I will teach a two-hour workshop for teenagers on the topic of writing short stories. The workshop is scheduled during the Kent Library's annual Young Writers Conference.  

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I'll will be the moderator during the panel discussion, "Just the Facts: The Secrets of Writing Crime Fiction," at the Bear Public Library on September 17, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Joining him will be best-selling suspense, thriller, and mystery writers Lisa Regan, Austin Camacho, J. Gregory Smith, Chris Bauer, Ira Porter, and JM Reinbold. 

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I will present a brief discussion about independent publishing for the St. Mary's and Calvert Counties Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association. 

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I will explain how writing effective dialogue is essential to storytelling and how you make it memorable and realistic for readers. In this workshop, I'll show how to create distinctive characters and enhance your story's plot. A book signing will follow the class.

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Ocean City (MD) Comic Con (December 11, 2021)

Cindy and I will be vendors representing Smart Rhino Publications at this year's Ocean City Comic Con. I'll also have available my thriller, Harvester of Sorrow. The con takes place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD.

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Creatures, Crimes, and Creativity Conference (September 10-12, 2021) 

I will participate in a number of panel discussions at the annual Creatures, Crimes, & Creativity conference (C3). The conference is held at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia MD.

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