Presenting at the Gen Con 2025 Writer’s Symposium

Hello readers!

I am pleased to announce that I’m returning to the Gen Con Writer’s Symposium, and will be presenting two workshops, a koffee klatsch, and multiple panels.

Events are selling out fast, so be sure to sign up here: GCWS Events with Monica Valentinelli

Thursday, July 31st

How to Develop Your Writing Process – 11:00 am EDT

Have you ever wondered what your writing process is or why it’s important? Join us as we discuss, from idea to finished product, the different processes used and what to pay attention to in your own.

Tarot for Storytellers* – 1:00 pm EDT

In this workshop, Monica Valentinelli will show you how to use a deck of tarot cards as a storytelling tool for your stories. Includes writing exercises.

* This is a paid workshop.

Outlining 101 – 5:00 pm EDT

In this introduction to outlining, we’ll talk about all the pros and cons to the ones your know and love, why they’re important to have and the myths about pantsers and plotters.

Meet the Pros – 6:00 pm EDT

Join the creatives, editors, publishers, and agents of Gen Con’s Writers Symposium for a night of socializing, networking, and merch signing.

Friday, August 1st

Media Tie In – 11:00 am EDT

How do you get involved with tie in work and what does the process look like? Join our panelists as they discuss their media tie in work.

Writing Without Othering – 5:00 pm EDT

Want to write inclusive fiction with diverse characters but worry you’ll get it wrong? Join panelists as they discuss how they write outside their own identities and life experiences.

Saturday, August 2nd

Coffee Klatch with Monica Valentinelli and J. B. Garner – 2:00 pm EDT

Bring your own beverage and converse with a small group of like minded fans, peers, and guests of the Writers Symposium!

Pitch Us Your Game! – 4:00 pm EDT

You are a game designer who’s working on a new game. We are a panel of gaming experts who are here to help shape your draft. Come pitch us your game and get ground floor feedback!



Monica Valentinelli is an author, artist, and narrative designer who writes about magic, mystery, and mayhem. Her portfolio includes stories, games, comics, essays, and pop culture books.

In addition to her own worlds, she has worked on a number of different properties including Vampire: the Masquerade, Shadowrun, Hunter: the Vigil, Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn, and Robert E. Howard’s Conan.

Looking for Monica’s books and games that are still in print? Visit Monica Valentinelli on Amazon’s Author Central or a bookstore near you.

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