An opening sets the contract with the reader. Bill Rapp, Jane B. Lee, Lawrence Allan, Linda Duncan, Michael Bradley, and Robert Mangeot explore what makes a beginning unforgettable, from first sentences to full opening chapters. This session examines how tone, tension, and promise work together to hook readers instantly and signal the kind of story they are about to experience.
When Poetry Tells the Truth We Hide
Puanani Burgess explores how poetry can serve as a powerful tool for truth telling and emotional healing. She discusses how stories sometimes protect us until we are ready to face deeper truths and how writing from one’s gifts can lead to more authentic and meaningful...
