Fostering Individuality: Write What You Love to Read
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Updated: Aug 16
Mixing pop-culture fandom with literary workshops
Did you know that many pop-culture conventions such as Comic-Con, Dragon Con, GalaxyCon, and Gen Con offer writing tracks? And not just for comic book fans — many have expanded into multi-genre experiences that prominently feature literary tracks alongside their traditional programming. With book discussions, author panels, writing workshops, and other special events, fan conventions boast high attendance numbers and are ideal for genre writers to engage with storytelling across a variety of media including author programming and creative industry panels. Consider exploring unconventional, niche events like these to improve your craft! Literary tracks — and writers in general — are very fan-friendly. From universal writing advice to specific genre or format-focused sessions, con workshops offer unique opportunities for beginning and established writers to connect with other enthusiasts, learn from experts, and explore how pop culture influences storytelling. They often focus on specific genres or writing techniques related to popular media like video games, comic books, graphic novels, televisions shows, or movie franchises. So, what are literary workshops really like? Read on to glean insight from authors and presenters who can help you get the most out of the con experience.
—Writer's Digest Magazine | Sep/Oct 2026
