Writing is more than just putting down words in a particular order, it's a poetry to convey meaning and motions far beyond any picture. "Ask not what Equestria can do for you, but what you can do for Equestria." Here, we'll talk about the ways in which we can say so much more than just words.

The "Tao of Derpy" panel from Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

What separates good stories from great ones? Join us for a discussion of how to take fanfiction to the next level. We'll discuss and dissect some of the fandom's greatest works, both structurally and thematically, and learn how to apply those lessons to our own writing.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get noticed in the fandom as a writer? What's the difference between a story that vanishes quietly after release and a story that garners thousands of upvotes? Our panelists will offer tips on everything from getting featureboxed on FIMFiction, to earning an...

Participating in fanfiction isn't like being a normal reader or writer; it's a much more level playing field, with plenty of opportunities for dialogue between author and audience. Here we cover how to reach out and interact in the fanfiction community, from getting help forging relationships, to...

A sequel to EFNW 2013's "What if the Mane Six were Voice Actors?" panel. Join DapperJack and members of the Writers in Harmony voice acting team for an hour of learning about voice acting. Through theory, dramatic reading and Q&A, we will show some of our personal takes on the fundamentals of acting...

Crash course in how to plan a cosplay starting with character selection, pattern and fabric selection, construction lists and tips, and the final details before a convention.

Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity are here to share what they've learned about friendship with everypony! Bring your questions to get ponified advice on etiquette, friendship, family and everything else... straight from the horse's mouth!

The purpose of this panel is to shed light on the growing number of active, reserve, and retired military that enjoy the show My Little Pony and participate in the fandom. Panelists will discuss what drew them to the show, what they do in the military pony community, and the various hubs available...

The staff of Equestria Daily return to Everfree Northwest this year to answer your questions and gather feedback and ideas for hiatus content. Art requests will happen, courtesy of community artists Tetrapony and Acesential (Couch will try, too). Silliness is guaranteed, or no money back.

The Saturday night performance of The Living Tombstone at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

The Saturday Night performance of Silva Hound at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

The Saturday night performances of Nexgen and SMOR3S at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

The Saturday Night Pon3techtronica performance of Omnipony at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

The Saturday night performance of Oddysey Eurobeat at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

PsychGoth's performance from Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

The Saturday night performance of the SAVORY, a group composed of DJ Tetsuo, AdditiveSubtractive and F3nning, at Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

Local Houston band "The Wonderbolts" performs at Fiesta Equestria 2014.

The opening ceremonies of Fiesta Equestria 2014 in Houston, TX.

Come meet all of the featured musicians from Fiesta Equestria 2014 in this Q&A and general information panel.

The folks of Legends of Equestria give a live demo and Q&A about what they have been up to on the game's development.

The party hasn't ended yet! Join everypony for one last hurrah in the Closing Ceremonies. Say goodbye to EFNW 2014 and get pumped for EFNW 2015!

Think you've got the best impersonation of Twilight Sparkle? Wanna show the world your best delivery of, "Whining? Thiiiiis is whining?" Well, come to Equestria Idol and show your best voice imitation of characters from the show!

Come hear Georgia Ball and Heather Nuhfer, the writers of the My Little Pony comics, discuss their lives and inspirations, and ask about their favorite type of muffin in the Q&A session.

Based on the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" but with a pony twist. Participants from the audience will be brought up onto stage to perform improv games set to an MLP theme.