Making readers laugh requires more than clever lines. Christine Mager Wevik, Dana Summers, Lane Stone, Lois Schmitt, Mary Dutta, and Robert Mangeot explore how humor works on the page through wit, irony, and character-driven comedy. This session focuses on timing, tone, and emotional truth, showing how humor can add depth while keeping stories entertaining and resonant.
Time Bomb: Creating Relentless Momentum
Adrian Magson, Daniel Palmer, J.T. Ellison, Laura Benedict, Meg Gardiner, and Simon Toyne dive into the pressures and pleasures of writing page-turning thrillers. They discuss building high-stakes plots, sustaining tension, and maintaining momentum under deadline...




