Build Your Story. Build Your Career. Build Your Creative Future.

Whether you're writing your very first short story, polishing your tenth novel, illustrating your own comic, launching an indie game, or dreaming of turning your creativity into a full-time career, the Con-Quest Creative Track was built for you.

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For three days, you'll learn directly from bestselling authors, professional illustrators, voice actors, publishers, game designers, and creative entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the industries you're hoping to enter. These aren't just inspirational talks—they're practical, hands-on sessions filled with real-world advice you can immediately apply to your own projects.

Explore every stage of the creative journey, including:

• Developing compelling stories and unforgettable worlds

• Writing stronger dialogue, openings, and characters

• Worldbuilding for novels, comics, and tabletop games

• Self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid careers

• Building your author brand and growing your audience

• Crowdfunding, Patreon, and direct reader support

• Contracts, agents, and the business of creativity

• Audiobooks and voice acting

• RPG publishing and media tie-in writing

• Creating sustainable creative businesses

• And dozens of other workshops, discussions, and interactive experiences.​

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Over the course of the convention, professional writers will create an entire novel in front of a live audience while attendees influence the story through audience participation and donations benefiting literacy charities. It's equal parts writing masterclass, improv comedy, and controlled creative chaos—and the finished book will be published for charity.

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You'll also have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders like Craig Martelle, one of independent publishing's most successful authors, and Damon Courtney's BookFunnel, as they share proven strategies for building a profitable and sustainable publishing career.

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A writing conference of this caliber could easily cost hundreds of dollars on its own. At Con-Quest, every Creative Track session is included with your regular convention admission at no additional charge.

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Whether your goal is to publish your first book, improve your craft, build a creative business, or simply discover how your favorite stories are made, you'll find an incredible lineup of educational programming waiting for you. Leave with new skills, new connections, and the inspiration to create something amazing. Get your tickets now!