Episode 1.17: Moderation with Steven H Silver

There comes in every writer's path to world domination a time for panel moderation. Our intrepid Mad Writers are fair newbies themselves in the big, bad world of conventions and none of them have ever moderated a panel, so they decided to call in some expert assistance in the form of Steven H. Silver. Currently the Events Director at SFWA, Steven has also been an author, editor, Chicon 2000 programs director, and a Jeopardy contestant. The Mad Writers grill Steven on the various aspects of being a good panelist and a good moderator.Notable notesUse the microphone
Sharing is caring
Prepare
Do not get on a panel to say "I don't know why I'm on this panel"
Seriously, be kind
"The Art of the Con"

You can find Steven online at: SF News and his website.Recommended reading Steven's recommendation: Children of Earth and Sky by Guy Gavriel Kay

  Tim's recommendation: Player Piano: A Novel by Kurt Vonnegut

  Jay's recommendation: Downbelow Station (Alliance-Union Universe) by C.J. Cherry

  Nina's recommendation: Once Broken Faith: An October Daye Novel by Seanan McGuire         

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