Hildy Silverman (M), Chuck Gannon, Christopher Burke, Elektra Hammond

Salon C

Hey, we all love dragons, and they can do all sorts of stuff like swear, smoke cigars and drink whiskey. But if they don’t know the basic facts about how to smoke a cigar or enjoy a whiskey, it’s gonna be a total buzzkill. We’re here to talk about those little details that can totally take you out of the moment, even when giant robots are pounding each other into scrap metal. It’s not rocket science, just stuff you could look up on Google, but it can make a big difference in keeping your fantasy world feeling real. Join us for some tips and tricks from our panelists on how to keep your readers and viewers engaged in your fantastical worlds.