Becki Willis, Chris Berg, Lori Robbins, Mary Dutta, Randy Weir, and S. Lee Manning explore how clear, believable goals give your protagonist purpose and momentum. They discuss how motivation, point of view, and inner conflict work together to move a story forward and create natural tension that keeps readers turning pages.
When Things Go Wrong: Lessons From the Writing Trenches
Moderated by Maggie Toussaint, authors Alana White, Clay Stafford, Jaden Beth Terrell, and Jeffery Deaver share real-life challenges from their writing careers. They discuss setbacks, recovery, and how to move forward when things fall apart.




