Plenary 1: Getting the Word out about English and the Humanities Presider: Paul Hecht Speakers: Natalie Eschenbaum, Univ. of Wisconsin, La Crosse; Derek Pacheco, Purdue Univ.; Ada Palmer (U of […]

29-30 June 2020 | Online This 2-day conference on ‘Bibliophilia and bibliophobia’ in the medieval and early modern history of the book will feature papers on the following themes: books […]

From melody lines to harmonies, from modulating volume to pacing, arranging the vocal parts for a song can be as important as instrumentals. Our panel of performers will help you […]

Keith Hughes, Ada Palmer Sunday, May 24⋅6:00 – 7:00pm Duration: 50 minutes More info on registration can be found at the official website for Balticon 54

What options does a writer have in choosing the point of view for their narrative? What kinds of stories are best suited by first-, third-, and even second-person narration? What […]

Music and myth have always been closely intertwined. From Sirens to the Pied Piper, many legends and myths revolve around music. And from Childe ballads to filk, music has been […]

Throughout the history of science fiction and fantasy, creators have used the opportunity for imaginative storytelling to explore issues of their day. From the Twilight Zone to Alien Nation to Mass Effect, what are […]

Saturday, May 23⋅4:00 – 5:00pm Duration: 50 minutes More info on registration can be found at the official website for Balticon 54

Throughout history, religion has motivated people to perform acts of both great altruism and unbelievable cruelty. A fantasy setting featuring a complex and consistent religion offers opportunities to explore deep, […]

Some authors are known for their well-paced or twisty plots, some for their deep and nuanced characters, and some are known for their evocative worlds. What stories or series are […]