Conflict becomes powerful when it grows naturally from character and setting. Angela Greenman, Rodney Walther, and Venita Bonds discuss how to create meaningful tension by tapping into relationships, environment, and the internal struggles that shape decisions. This session focuses on building conflict that feels organic, purposeful, and deeply connected to the emotional core of the story.
Writing Comedy Without Losing Control of Tone
Humor is one of the hardest effects to pull off consistently. Bente Gallagher, Charlene Johnson, Gail Oust, Nancy West, Robert Spiller, and Susan Smily share examples from their own work while discussing the craft behind effective comedy. They examine language...
