Have a show, series, fanfic, pairing, or whatever else that you wish more people were into, or if just looking for a new fandom to get into, then come to ‘Pimp Your Fandom’. We’ll talk about what makes things so great and what you’re missing out on, and where to find it all.
Novelists from Yaoi Revolution will take you on a tour of their creative/maddening process of writing a yaoi illustrated novel. How to conceive a concept, create characters and plot, and most importantly - GET IT FINISHED! We will also discuss the pros and cons of print vs digital publishing and how to find the right market for your books.
We all know about yaoi hands, but have you heard about bara biceps? We'll talk about what the major differences are between yaoi and bara, some of the different tropes, how they're similar, and how they're different! Each genre has a lot to offer, and they each take one essential subject (gay eye candy!) and run with it in very different ways- let's get to know them... intimately.
Learn all about the Yaoi-con Anthology from selection process to the finished product. Walk away with tips to help you have a success submission.
Despite the book sales and box office the BDSM in 50 Shades and in a lot of yaoi manga and anime is not right. Fantasy, fans say. While that is true, these are the most imitated actions in fiction. Most who end up in the lifestyle came from fans of the fiction. Learn how to get it right and make it hot to read or practice from a real life Dominatrix author. We're looking for demo volunteers!
What is the female gaze? The male gaze gives us entertainment from a man’s point of view, with men as the heroes and protagonists and women relegated to supporting roles and sexy-girl characters. Yaoi is an exception—stories made by women for the female gaze. But the female gaze isn’t just about women regarding men as sex objects as they do us; it’s about seeing ourselves as heroes. This moderated open discussion will be a safe space to talk about the female gaze in the context of what we as women would love to see in manga and comic books, movies and TV. As readers and consumers of entertainment, and as creators of entertainment, we have choices. Our dollars speak at the box office. If women controlled Hollywood, what kind of movies would we see on the big screen?
Based on the book, “Fan To Pro: Leveling Up Your Career With Your Hobbies” by Steven Savage, attendees will get new ways to look at their hobbies to see how they can improve their careers.
In this offbeat game show, players picked up in the Yaoi Cash Cab have to answer yaoi trivia questions with mounting point values before they reach their destination. If a player answers incorrectly, he is kicked out without any prizes. There are two opportunities to ask the audience for help. Once the player reaches his destination, he can leave the cab with his winnings, or risk them on a more difficult question. A correct answer doubles his winnings; an incorrect answer means he leaves the cab with no prizes at all.
Hosted by: Yaoi Revolution (with Special Guest Velvet Toucher - Lost in the Snow)
We will take you through the process of writing visual scripts for comic book artists. We will share and show our methods that take us from text to storyboards and line art to final product. Q&A will be welcomed at the end of the presentation!
Finally Ready to Publish? Professional Advice on Writing a Book Proposal.
Do you want to go it alone? Get advice on how to layout a print or ebook. Learn his to write a synopsis that sells! Find out how to create a cover that captures readers without getting yanked from Amazon!
Yaoi manga and anime are a great time, but they're not the only gay media out there. There are a multitude of works both from Japan and native to the West that feature gay romance and the lives of gay men. In this panel, We will discuss bara, slash and webcomics: what they are, how to get them, and why they are your new favorite things. We'll even leave you with recommendations so you can jump right in. So if you've been curious about the world outside of yaoi, let us be your guides!
Our panel of real gay men will happily answer your questions about love, sex, relationships, health, etc. If you're a writer or artist and want to make sure you get the details right or just curious - all are welcome. This will be a frank and open discussion about adult topics. Don't worry, your questions won't embarrass us, but our answers might make you blush.
What’s an OTP? Ever had one? Even watched one go down in flames? Have you been flamed yourself? What do we look for in an OTP? A NOTP? How do we cope, when it goes down in flames? Bring your thoughts, your opinions, and discuss ways of coping, when the canon destroys your ship, or the crack destroys your canon.
Have you always wanted to know intimate details regarding Germany's favorite kind of wurst? What about fun, new uses for pasta sauce? Dying to know who's invaded the most vital regions? And just who -hasn't- France surrendered to yet? Come and ask your favorite nations all the scandalous things you REALLY wanted to know but were always too afraid to ask! More fun than the Spanish Inquisition, guaranteed!
Join newly published author Wes Kennedy (fandom name ChickCheney) as she talks about her transition from fanfiction to published fiction and the world of LGBTQ+ indie publishing. We'll discuss famous authors who used to be dabble in fanfic, a recommended list of indie publishers, the merits of going with a publisher vs. self-publishing, and things she wishes she'd known before she submitted her first manuscript. Come join this fun and informative panel and win some awesome prices!
Were you once a Seishirou/Subaru fan? Do you remember Louis/Lestat? Or are you currently trying to decide who should get Eren; Levi, or Armin? Bring your memories, quotes, books, or pictures to this discussion group, where we'll talk about our favorite pairings, past and present.
Interested in discussing how fandom explores gender and sexuality? This panel will provide a forum for looking at gender representations and exploration of sexuality in fanfiction and cosplay. Topics for discussion include: homosexuality, asexuality and transgender/non-gender in fanfiction, alpha/beta/omega alternate universe fics, crossplay, gender-bender cosplays, and more. Come with thoughts and questions for discussion!
In the giant world of webcomics, it might be hard to stand out from the crowd, especially for those of us without the industry chops to help. Join Longitudes and Latitudes creators TrueTeargem and Tprinces as they discuss the ins and outs of running a webcomic - everything from creation to posting to avoiding PR disasters.
Learn about the history of Japanese Curry, common (and unusual) recipes, and how to make a healthy, delicious Japanese curry from scratch!
Do students really go to the roof? Find out the answers to this and more at this panel from someone who has lived in Japan! Michaela will compare anime and manga themes to what real life is like in Japan. Also, here her experience as a fujoshi and the friends she met!
A comedy panel featuring two stand-ups doing a short set, then followed up by a Q&A.
From Legend of Korra to Sense 8, representation has slowly begun to creep into the movie and television industry. Come join in our discussion of the best shows depicting LGBTQ characters and where we hope these will go in the future.
