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Find Me At BaltiCon 41 May 24-28 2007
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Writers Talking Host At Dragon*Con

Host Matthew Wayne Selznick attends Dragon*Con, America’s largest multimedia genre convention and expo, in Atlanta, Georgia August 31st through September 3rd, 2007.

Matt will be a featured guest on eight panels:

Podcasting for Promotion
Are you a writer, musician, game designer, or trying to promote your brand or grow an audience? Learn the tricks to get a wider audience!
Time: 8/31/2007 4:00:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Interactive Podcasting (TalkShoe and BlogTalk)
Using some of the most popular live podcasting/net radio services to produce your show, tips and tricks.
Time: 8/31/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Marketing for the Independent Creator
One of the biggest challenges for self-publishers and independent creators is getting noticed — without the help of traditional publishing institutions. Discover marketing and PR strategies used by successful self-published authors and podcasters.
Time: 9/1/2007 10:00:00 AM Location: Cherokee - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

15 Minutes of Fame (or more) with Web 2.0

Social networking, viral video/photographs, and blogging are the modern artist’s and entrepreneur’s best friend. Learn from Internet professionals how to utilize these tools to pave the way to your own success no matter what your venture may be.
Time: 9/1/2007 4:00:00 PM Location: Cherokee - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Aliens You Will Meet LIVE!
A live puppet based play based on the podcast by the same name.
Time: 9/1/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 30 Min)

Second Annual Parsec Awards Extravaganza!
Join us for the second annual Parsec Awards for excellence in Sci-Fi and Fantasy podcasting!
Time: 9/1/2007 7:00:00 PM Location: Hyatt - Regency 5 (Length: 2.5 Hours)

LuLu TV LIVE!
Lulu TV Loves DragonCon - video mashups and the future of internet broad (pod) casting.
Time: 9/2/2007 10:00:00 AM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Podcasting Your Writing
Tips and Tricks for those who want to podcast your writing and books. Maybe you can hear a chapter or two of a new book!
Time: 9/2/2007 5:30:00 PM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Creative Commons and Legal Issues

Come and discuss all things related to your own content and how to deal with the content of others.
Time: 9/3/2007 11:30:00 AM Location: Jackson/Carter - Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)

Please check the convention calendar to confirm dates, times, and locations.

He’ll have a limited number of copies of his book, “Brave Men Run - A Novel of the Sovereign Era” available for purchase and autographs. If you’re going to be at Dragon*Con this year, please say hello!

Episode Eight: Building Worlds

All fiction — not just fantasy and science fiction — involves the simulation of reality. What is worldbuilding? How does a writer keep track of all the things they’ve made up?

Host Matthew Wayne Selznick discusses worldbuilding, “subcreation,” and story bibles with…


June 23rd, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time

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Episode Seven - Together on Collaboration

Writing is a solitary affair. Or is it?

Host Matthew Wayne Selznick explores the issue of collaboration with…


June 16th, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time

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Sharon and B.K. also discuss the Wounded Warrior Project. Take a look!

Episode Six: In Their Heads — Point Of View

It’s all well and good to chose a perspective from which to tell your story — first person, second, and so on. The challenge lies both in selecting the right one, and staying with that choice through the story.

Host Matthew Wayne Selznick will toss this topic around with…


June 2nd, 2007
5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time

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