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.
Bringing Characters to Life Through Conversation
Dialogue brings characters out of the abstract and onto the page. J.D. Allen, Desiree Brown, Joseph Terrell, Kelly Oliver, Maggie Toussaint, and Robert Downs share techniques for writing conversations that feel natural, engaging, and story driven. This session offers...




