TwiCon, the massive Con happening this summer in Dallas (www.twicon.org), has just re-released their Call for Papers. You can finally write a fun and academic paper (about 15-20 minutes long) about the properties of venom, or the role of music in Twilight and present it at TwiCon 2009! Take a look at it here.
Possible paper topics include, but are not limited to:
- The Female Role in Twilight Explore the strengths and weaknesses of the female narrator, the impact of a female author and director and attention to the majority of the Twilight audience as female.
- The Biology of Twilight Answer questions such as, “what are the properties of venom?” This panel will also discuss genetics of humans, vampires, werewolves and half vampire/half human species.
- Twilight in the Media How is Twilight advertised or discussed on television? How is fantasy literature in general depicted by the media? This discussion will cover all media forms.
- The Twilight Franchise Talk about how Twilight has gone from a small, successful novel to a cultural phenomenon sparking musical groups, fan sites and yes, conventions.
- The Film Adaptation Discuss the cast, crew, locations, director, screenwriting process or anything involved with the adaptation of Twilight to the big screen.
- Forum for the Generations What do younger vs. older Twilight readers share – and how do they differ – in appreciation of the Twilight saga? This is a great forum for mother/daughter groups!
- Writing to Get Published Listen to editors and agents speak on the publishing industry and what it looks like for new and young writers. A Q&A session will be included in this panel.
- Twilight in the Classroom Learn how educators can use Twilight in their curriculum, and how students can include it in their academics.
- Historical Elements of Twilight What was 1600’s London like during Carlisle’s time there? What was Chicago like in the early 1900’s when Edward was a child? This is an interesting historical perspective for the Twilight saga.
- The Classics of Twilight Join this discussion of the classics that influenced Stephenie Meyer and how they are utilized in the Twilight Saga
- Quileute History and Folklore A guest speaker will regale us with tales of the Quileutes!
- Vampire Folklore, History and Presence in Film and Literature How do Stephenie Meyer’s vampires differ from others in literature and what do those differences do for her story and characters? This is a must-see panel for vampire fanatics!
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