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.
High-Stakes Thrillers Built on Real-World Expertise
Moderator J. Robert Kenny leads Benny Sims, Darryl Bollinger, and Linda Duncan in a focused discussion on specialized thrillers. They explore how finance, medicine, law, and politics can drive high stakes storytelling, sharing strategies for balancing technical...




