Story momentum depends on the relationship between plot and character. William Bernhardt examines how characters drive action, how plot pressures shape decision making, and why conflict sits at the center of both. This session breaks down the three classic types of conflict and shows how balancing them creates stories that feel purposeful and alive.
Wartime Heroes: How War Changes the People in Your Story
Beverle Graves Myers leads a discussion with J. Robert James, James R. Benn, Joanne Dobson, and Sarah R. Shaber on writing novels set during wartime. They explore courage, loss, and resilience, and how conflict transforms both individual lives and the course of history.
