Some of our most anticipated events are still available – and waiting for you

Meet our Special Guests HWA Lifetime Achievement Award and SFPA Grand Master of Fantastic Poetry Linda D. Addison and best selling author and Chicago Review of Books award winner Mikki Kendall in dedicated poetry and cozy tea sessions, among others! Both Linda and Mikki will try to answer the question that’s on all of our minds in this disconnected and isolating world: Are We Going to be Okay? You can chat with the rest of our horde during the meet and greet events, and find out about what new delicious books they have released.

A collection of humans to talk to you

About writing, editing, storytelling and poetry, gamewriting and gameplay, tech and visual, the twists and turns of horde life (just kidding, we’re not letting them spill all the secrets!). But mostly, about how the worlds we envision come to life and reach you: writers, readers, players, and imagination companions. Join us! And if you’re hungry for new adventures, visit our New Games events where many goodies await.

A multitude of workshops

Want to know about writing systems of magic, dark romance, or monstrous folklore? Look no longer, the treasure trove of workshops is at your fingertips (and will not bite them off, dragon’s honor). 

Rebirth of the Gen Con Writers’ Symposium Anthology and return of the Digital Book Bundle USB Drive

Sixteen brand-new tales come together in the Interdimensions anthology, in a journey spanning the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and slipstream. Be sure to get your copy signed at Thursday night’s Meet the Writers event. Prefer e-books? Pick up the USB Book Bundle! Loaded with e-books, audiobooks, gamebooks, and digital swag from over 20 Writers’ Symposium authors and publishers, including the 2024 anthology.

Boldly go… 

And check out our featured events, with D&D, a poetry open mic, a prompt contest, cats, wait what—?