Dialogue works best when every line serves a purpose. Benny Sims, Dana J. Summers, Gay Yellen, Jule Selbo, Kathryn Lasky, and M.K. Dean explore how to write conversations that sound authentic, reveal emotion, and move the story forward. This session focuses on making dialogue feel natural while ensuring each exchange deepens character and advances the plot.
Designing a Website That Works for You
Corrine Pritchett and Jennifer Vance share how to create an author website that truly works for you. They explore the value of a strong web presence, key design principles, and practical ways to use your site to support branding and reader engagement.




