Keeping readers engaged is as much about psychology as craft. Susan Finch, associate professor and dean at Belmont University, explores how the brain responds to story and why certain openings pull us forward. This session focuses on first chapter fundamentals and the techniques that sustain narrative momentum long after the first page.
The Science Behind a Biological Attack
Bioterrorism is one of the most frightening and misunderstood threats in modern storytelling. This session explores how biological agents are developed, spread, and contained, using real historical and contemporary examples. Writers gain a clearer understanding of the...
