The Dark Sire literary magazine is all about making opportunities happen for our authors. And opportunities come in many forms, from author events, panel discussions, and writing conferences to film production, fiction podcasts, and now career consultations with a real literary agent. Below is a list of where you can find TDS-hosted events and/or TDS and author appearances.
2021
July 31st
11am-1pm
Bibliophile Books (downtown Dover, Ohio): TDS Authors Panel and Book Signing
A presentation on literary magazine publishing, with authors' discussion panel and book signing. TDS authors in attendance will be John Kiste, S. M. Cook, Krista Canterbury Adams, and Kaleb Tutt. After the event, Literary Agent Bre Stephens will be available to talk with writers in attendance and listen to pitches.
October 16th
10:30am-2pm
Licking County Public Library: Author's Event/TDS Table
The Dark Sire will have a table with several past and current issues of the magazine. Readers and authors are welcome to stop by to learn more about TDS, literary magazine publishing, and our authors.
2022
RESCHEDULED
January 22, 2022
12-6pm
Dover Public Library: THE DARK SIRE presents The Creative Quill Writing Conference
This is TDS' 2nd Annual anniversary celebration. To celebrate, TDS is hosting a 1-day writing conference. The conference will have different sessions running that will focus on the craft of writing (characterization, world building, dialogue, unique voices), publishing (traditional vs small press vs indie publishing, current writing trends, querying agents), and genre writing (gothic and horror). Literary Agent Bre Stephens will be presenting, taking pitches, and doing 1-page critiques. Registration is required and will open in January. Questions? Email: darksiremag@gmail.com, Subject: TDS Conference. Schedule below. Guest speakers: Nancy Holzner (author, NY), John Kiste (author, OH), Gwendolyn Kiste (Stoker Award Winning author, PA), Villimey Mist (author, Iceland), Krista Canterbury Adams (Lead Editor: BSC Publishing Group, OH). Ohio writer's groups will also be present to discuss group activities and membership so writers can network even more.
2021
July 31st
11am-1pm
Bibliophile Books (downtown Dover, Ohio): TDS Authors Panel and Book Signing
A presentation on literary magazine publishing, with authors' discussion panel and book signing. TDS authors in attendance will be John Kiste, S. M. Cook, Krista Canterbury Adams, and Kaleb Tutt. After the event, Literary Agent Bre Stephens will be available to talk with writers in attendance and listen to pitches.
October 16th
10:30am-2pm
Licking County Public Library: Author's Event/TDS Table
The Dark Sire will have a table with several past and current issues of the magazine. Readers and authors are welcome to stop by to learn more about TDS, literary magazine publishing, and our authors.
2022
RESCHEDULED
January 22, 2022
12-6pm
Dover Public Library: THE DARK SIRE presents The Creative Quill Writing Conference
This is TDS' 2nd Annual anniversary celebration. To celebrate, TDS is hosting a 1-day writing conference. The conference will have different sessions running that will focus on the craft of writing (characterization, world building, dialogue, unique voices), publishing (traditional vs small press vs indie publishing, current writing trends, querying agents), and genre writing (gothic and horror). Literary Agent Bre Stephens will be presenting, taking pitches, and doing 1-page critiques. Registration is required and will open in January. Questions? Email: darksiremag@gmail.com, Subject: TDS Conference. Schedule below. Guest speakers: Nancy Holzner (author, NY), John Kiste (author, OH), Gwendolyn Kiste (Stoker Award Winning author, PA), Villimey Mist (author, Iceland), Krista Canterbury Adams (Lead Editor: BSC Publishing Group, OH). Ohio writer's groups will also be present to discuss group activities and membership so writers can network even more.
Writing Conference Schedule
January 22, 2022 from 12-6pm (EST) at The Dover Public Library (Dover, Ohio)
11:30
Sign-In
12-12:10
Bre Stephens & JL Vampa
Opening remarks
12:15-12:45
Nancy Holzner
Paranormal & Horror Writing. Writing workshop included with Q&A.
12:50-1:20
JL Vampa
The Queen’s Keeper: A discussion on publishing, the experience, and what it takes to self-publish.
1:25-1:55
Panel
Nancy Holzner & Bre Stephens: Writer’s Block and how to overcome it. Personal stories and tips included.
2-2:30
Bre Stephens
The Craft of Writing: The importance of world building, characterization, dialogue. Exercises given for characterization and illustration of Show Don’t Tell. Q&A.
15 Minute Break
2:45-3:15
Krista Canterbury Adams & S.M. Cook (Ascension Poetry Magazine)
Poetry: A mix of styles and exercises to write poetry. Plus, info on Ascension Poetry Magazine & submission
3:20-3:50
John Kiste & Gwendolyn Kiste
Gothic Writing: A discussion of gothic literature, Poe, and writing prompts. Q& A.
3:55-4:25
Panel
Nancy Holzner, J.L. Vampa, Krista Canterbury Adams, Bre Stephens: Publishing trends, publishing models (Traditional vs Small Press vs Independent Publishing and their pros and cons), and getting published.
4:30-5
Bre Stephens
Agents: What they do and how to get one. Tips on how to write a query letter & Q&A.
5:05-5:35
Writing Organizations
Emily Jones – Ohio Writers Association
Shari Heinrich – Ohio Fiction Writers
Krista Canterbury Adams – Ohio Horror Writers Association (OH HWA)
5:40-6
Bre Stephens & JL Vampa
Closing Remarks
PITCHES AND CRITIQUES with Literary Agent Bre Stephens
*Space is limited; we will try to accommodate as many authors as possible.
3:20-3:50 Agent Pitches Any author who signed up to pitch/critique
5:05-5:35 Agent Pitches/Critiques will meet Bre in a private one-on-one room
Sign-In
12-12:10
Bre Stephens & JL Vampa
Opening remarks
12:15-12:45
Nancy Holzner
Paranormal & Horror Writing. Writing workshop included with Q&A.
12:50-1:20
JL Vampa
The Queen’s Keeper: A discussion on publishing, the experience, and what it takes to self-publish.
1:25-1:55
Panel
Nancy Holzner & Bre Stephens: Writer’s Block and how to overcome it. Personal stories and tips included.
2-2:30
Bre Stephens
The Craft of Writing: The importance of world building, characterization, dialogue. Exercises given for characterization and illustration of Show Don’t Tell. Q&A.
15 Minute Break
2:45-3:15
Krista Canterbury Adams & S.M. Cook (Ascension Poetry Magazine)
Poetry: A mix of styles and exercises to write poetry. Plus, info on Ascension Poetry Magazine & submission
3:20-3:50
John Kiste & Gwendolyn Kiste
Gothic Writing: A discussion of gothic literature, Poe, and writing prompts. Q& A.
3:55-4:25
Panel
Nancy Holzner, J.L. Vampa, Krista Canterbury Adams, Bre Stephens: Publishing trends, publishing models (Traditional vs Small Press vs Independent Publishing and their pros and cons), and getting published.
4:30-5
Bre Stephens
Agents: What they do and how to get one. Tips on how to write a query letter & Q&A.
5:05-5:35
Writing Organizations
Emily Jones – Ohio Writers Association
Shari Heinrich – Ohio Fiction Writers
Krista Canterbury Adams – Ohio Horror Writers Association (OH HWA)
5:40-6
Bre Stephens & JL Vampa
Closing Remarks
PITCHES AND CRITIQUES with Literary Agent Bre Stephens
*Space is limited; we will try to accommodate as many authors as possible.
3:20-3:50 Agent Pitches Any author who signed up to pitch/critique
5:05-5:35 Agent Pitches/Critiques will meet Bre in a private one-on-one room
