Inspiration is only useful if it leads to pages on the desk. Kealoha encourages writers to live curious, engaged lives so ideas arise naturally, then shows how to capture and develop those ideas into real work. This session offers practical techniques for recording inspiration, building creative momentum, and turning fleeting thoughts into sustained writing, including unexpected tools like poetry memorization.
Why We’re Drawn to Dark Stories
Baron R. Birtcher, Chris Knopf, Damian Berry, David Freed, and Hilary Davidson explore what draws writers and readers to dark fiction. They discuss how to write stories that confront the darker sides of human nature while also navigating the publishing realities of a...
