Tim McLaughlin

Panelist, Moderator

Tim McLaughlin

Tim is an author, church planter, TTRPG streamer, and small-time farmer currently based in rural New England. Growing up in the shadow of abandoned factories as the steel industry gave way to the Rust Belt, he developed a love for the broken and forgotten parts of our world and a distrust for big promises from people desiring power, both of which show up frequently in his writing. He is the author of the paranormal horror and urban fantasy series Tall Tales, of which two books and two short stories are published and a third book is on the way. He also writes science fiction, Christian theology, and has a middle grade fairy tale written under a pseudonym due out later this year. He founded the twitch channel Rabid Haberdashery, which streams multiple actual play TTRPG shows and video game reviews to benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. All his projects can be found through temclaughlin.weebly.com.

Sessions by Tim McLaughlin

1st Day

June 7, 2024

Writing for an Established IP

It’s the kind of job most authors drool for–writing for an existing IP, a built-in audience, and often something you’re already a fan of! But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, and it’s not nearly as easy as it may seem. Learn the ins and outs from authors who have been there and done that! | Moderated by Tim McLaughlin

7:30 - 09:00 PM #writing-for-an-established-ip

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

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

Tell Me a Story: Exploring Narrative Styles

Many of us have heard of Save the Cat or Hero’s Journey, but more styles exist in writing! Our panelists explain why it’s beneficial to explore various styles, when a new style can be effective, and what to consider when choosing your style. | Moderated by Brad Lee

5:00 - 06:30 PM #tell-me-a-story-exploring-narrative-styles

2nd Day

June 8, 2024

Introvert or Extrovert: How to Make Your Style Work

We know it’s long been a theory that all writers are introverts, but we all know that’s not true. We’ve all met extroverted authors–some of them are part of our team here at WriteHive! Each of the styles have different advantages. Our panel will discuss how they make their personality styles work for them. | Moderated by Tim McLaughlin

6:00 - 07:30 PM #introvert-or-extrovert-how-to-make-your-style-work