Finnian Burnett

Panelist

Finnian Burnett

Finnian Burnett is a writer whose work explores the intersections of the human body, disordered eating, mental health, and gender identity. They are a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts grant, a finalist in the 2023 CBC nonfiction prize, and a 2024 Pushcart nominee.

Their work appears in Blank Spaces Magazine, Reflex Press, The Daily Sci-Fi, CBC, and more. Their two novellas-in-flash, The Clothes Make the Man and The Price of Cookies, are available through Ad Hoc Fiction and Off Topic Publishing respectively.

When not writing or teaching, Finnian enjoys cold weather walking, Star Trek, and cat memes.

Sessions by Finnian Burnett

1st Day

June 7, 2024

The Structure of Flash Fiction (Live Presentation / Class)

Flash fiction may be short, but that doesn’t mean it’s without its challenges! Not the least of which is how to write a compelling story in so few words. This workshop will help illuminate the structure of flash fiction and guide you through creating your own stories.

10:30 - 11:55 PM #the-structure-of-flash-fiction

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

LGBTQ+ Traditional vs. Self Publishing

Different types of stories sell better in different venues, and in that way, self-publishing and traditional publishing could serve different purposes for writers at various points of their careers. But if you’re an LGBTQ+ author, are there advantages to traditional or self publishing? Our panel discusses the various paths and what it could mean for your career. | Moderated by XM Moon

6:30 - 08:00 PM #lgbtq-traditional-vs-self-publishing

3rd Day

June 9, 2024

Marginalized Genders in Fiction

Representation is so important in fiction, and marginalized genders have always existed, though rarely been represented in media. Our panel discusses the history of marginalized genders in fiction, discusses what is required for good representation and gives examples of existing positive rep. | Moderated by XM Moon

4:00 - 05:30 PM #marginalized-genders-in-fiction