Tracks
Panels and Presentations are divided between nine tracks. Follow along with what interests you or mix and match your experience throughout the symposium.
Art
The Art track features panels and presentations on improving your artistic skills.
Example Panels:
Brett Helquist Keynote (the illustrator behind the “A Series of Unfortunate Events” books)
How to Publish a Coloring Book
Start Your Creativity Engines
Academics
The academics track consists of academic papers and occasional presentations, written and presented by professors, students, and independent scholars. Topics cover a wide range, from literary analysis of speculative fiction books and movies to presentations of new science and technology. Some previous papers have been published in our proceedings volume, Deep Thoughts, available at http://press.ltue.net.
Books
So much of LTUE is about writing, these are panels about reading books and why we love them.
Editing
We have a new track this year, focused on editing. Come hear from experienced editors and authors how to clean up and polish stories.
Example Panels:
The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Editing
Gaming
From being a game master to board game creation and video games and beyond, LTUE has a variety of panels and presentations on Gaming.
Professional Development
The career path for a creator can be daunting. These panels give you direction on how to improve yourself careerwise.
Theater/Media Arts
Learn about creating and discovering the best of science fiction, fantasy, and horror film, theater, and related media. Discover new greats in the film festival.
Example Panels:
How to Make Creative Content That Sticks (from the writer behind the Squatty Potty and Poo Pourri commercials)
Do It Yourself Movie Props That Look Money!
Top Ten Writing Tips from Supernatural
Acting Methods and Method Acting
Worldbuilding
Every good story needs a good setting. These panels are all about crafting and researching the world behind your story—this world included!
Writing
The majority of content at LTUE is about writing. Hear from authors on topics from how they conquer roadblocks to creating fantastic stories.