Registration is now open for Narrativity 2023: Story Magic! The dates are June 22-25, 2023, and the place is the lovely Crowne Plaza in Plymouth, MN. Get your membership now for just $42. Writing Workshop sign-ups are also open. Get your membership first, then sign yourself up for an extra day of intensive storification. Spaces… Continue reading Registration Is Open For 2023!

So far we’ve had good luck with Covid-free Narrativities — and we want to keep it that way! Here’s what you need to know before coming to 2023’s con. Please read the whole post, as requirements have changed from last year! Proof of vaccination against Covid-19, INCLUDING *AT LEAST* ONE BOOSTER SHOT, will be REQUIRED… Continue reading Covid Policy for 2023

Do you like the stories told by spreadsheets? Then you’ll like this: the post-con financial report for Narrativity 2022. Don’t want to know how the sausage is made? Did you know that the original Hamster Dance is still available? The short version: We did all right, mostly due to the amazing generosity of donations. You… Continue reading Money Makes the Con Go ‘Round

Narrativity 2022 was a success, and as usual the reason was all the terrific people who attended! So for fascinating conversations, sharp insights, lots and lots of chewy craft stuff and silliness, and an all-around great time, I want to thank each and every person who was there. You make this con what it is,… Continue reading Thank You for Another Terrific Narrativity!

Storytelling Resources and References: Azgaard Fantasy Maps Overly Sarcastic Productions – YouTube Trope Talks Blaze Ward Presents – Open Anthology Call      After the Fall – accepting subs until 6/30/22 Brandon Sanderson’s Character Slider model Actors talking about creating characters:           Inside the Actor’s Studio           actor’s commentary on the Lord of the Rings DVDs           documentaries on Kids… Continue reading Narrativity 2022 Resources & Quotes

Narrativity 2022 is underway, and the book, movie, and other media references are flying fast! Here they are so far; more to come. This should be everything; additions or corrections welcome in the comments! Day 1 Writing Workshop: Great Beginnings Lord of Light – Roger Zelazny Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone – J.K. Rowling… Continue reading Narrativity 2022 Media Mentions

There’s just five days left to get your membership for $55! On May 12, the price goes up to $75. So if you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time! Want to see what we’ll be up to? The schedule is up! And if you’re interested in being a panelist, there’s still time to squeak… Continue reading 5 Days Left for $55!

Yes, it’s a two-fer! There was so much to chew on in this one, we needed two panels to cover it all. (And there’s plenty of room for more in the comments.) What is the Writer’s Responsibility in Creating a Story? There are a lot of simplistic answers, such as, “to tell a good story… Continue reading Narrativity Online: The Writer’s Responsibility

Yeah, we knew it was coming, much as we hoped it wouldn’t be necessary: ***Proof of vaccination against Covid-19, INCLUDING BOOSTER SHOT, will be REQUIRED for admittance to Narrativity 2022.*** You will have to show picture ID and your vaccination card or equivalent at Registration, or you won’t be given a badge. “I forgot” or… Continue reading Proof of Vaccination REQUIRED

It’s no joke: our webhost decided to have issues on the evening of March 31st, so we’re extending the ultimate membership price of $42 for one more day. So if you tried to reg on Thursday and couldn’t — or if you meant to and didn’t quite get around to it — you’ve got another… Continue reading One More Day For the Ultimate Answer – er, Membership Price!