Name: Writing Horror Novelizations and Media Tie-Ins
Start: 2025-06-14T15:00:00-0400
End: 2025-06-14T15:45:00-0400

Welcome to the premiere horror literary convention presented by the Horror Writers Association. Registration for StokerCon 2025 is now available! This year the convention is being hosted by the city of Stamford, Connecticut, at the Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. We’re taking over from June 12th through the 15th, 2025.

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT

Glen 2 & 3

Learn what it takes to thrive in the world of horror tie-ins and novelizations with Guest of Honor Tim Waggoner and fellow panelists. They’ll share real-world examples of IP assignments, how to craft standout pitches, outlines, and chapters, and tips for adapting your voice to a shared universe. You'll also get advice on finding tie-in work, honing your shared-world writing skills, and delivering quality under deadline.

Moderators

Linda D. Addison

Trustee, Horror Writers Association

Linda D. Addison is an award-winning author of five collections, including How To Recognize A Demon Has Become Your Friend, recipient of the HWA Lifetime Achievement Award, HWA Mentor of the Year and SFPA Grand Master of Fantastic Poetry.

Speakers

V. Castro

Tim Waggoner

i've published over sixty novels and eight collections of short stories. I write original horror and dark fantasy as well as media tie-ins. I'm a four-time winner of the Bram Stoker Award, a one-time winner of the Scribe Award, and I've been a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Glen 2 & 3

Convention Event, Livestreamed Session

StokerCon 2025

Linda D. Addison

V. Castro

Tim Waggoner

Attendees (20)

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