Hien Nguyen

Panelist, Moderator

Hien Nguyen

Hien Nguyen is a speculative fiction writer who hails from the Midwest, but has lived on both coasts. By day she is a social science researcher and by night she writes about Vietnamese ghosts, monsters, and mythology. She is interested in the uplifting and haunting forms of human connection, and how SFF writing can lay those bare. Hien’s work has been published by Invisible City, All Worlds Wayfarer, and others. She is a mentor for WriteGirl & Round Table Mentor, a member of the Codex Writers Group, and an alumna of the Juniper Summer Writing Institute. An indoor cat disguised as a human, Hien enjoys going bird watching with her significant other, binging K-pop variety shows, and absorbing hot pot broth like a sponge. Hien is represented by Katelyn Detweiler at Jill Grinberg Literary Management.

Sessions by Hien Nguyen

1st Day

June 7, 2024

Making Each Word Count: A Short Story Master Class

It takes skill to tell an elaborate story well. It equally takes skill to tell a concise story well. This panel discussion is for writers who specialize or want to specialize in short story writing. What are the tips, best practices, and pitfalls to know? Join our panelists to find out. | Moderated by Adria Bailton

8:00 - 09:30 PM #making-each-word-count-short-story-master-class

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

Genre Alchemy: Creating a Tangible Atmosphere

Each genre you write in is a unique world, something you spin into life with a dash of many different craft elements. So how do you weave together a tangible atmosphere that fits your genre and gives your story the exact right tone? Our panelists are here to help. | Moderated by Tim McLaughlin

2:30 - 04:00 PM #genre-alchemy-creating-a-tangible-atmosphere

3rd Day

June 9, 2024

Penny for Your Thoughts? Giving Insightful Critiques

Critiques can do so much to help writers learn about their work and their skills. Most writers swap stories to critique to better their stories. So how do you make sure your critiques are as helpful as possible? Our panel looks at both sides of the swap, to tell you how to get and give the most out of your critiques. | Moderated by Hien Nguyen

1:00 - 02:30 PM #penny-for-your-thoughts-giving-insightful-critiques

3rd Day

June 9, 2024

Writing Authentic Intergenerational Stories

Intergenerational stories balance a rich family history with a plot line that carries us through the family line. Our panel of experts discusses the common tropes of intergenerational stories and why they hold such resonance for readers. | Moderated by Hien Nguyen

3:00 - 04:30 PM #writing-authentic-intergenerational-stories