Description does more than set a scene, it pulls readers into the story’s world. Chris Reardon, Karen McCullough, Mary Ann Taylor, and P.J. Parrish explore how descriptive choices establish time and place, shape mood, and guide reader expectations. Using examples from their own work, they examine how description has evolved in modern fiction and how to use it with purpose rather than excess.
How to Write Stories Young Readers Truly Love
Amanda McCrina, Leslie Zampetti, Lynn Slaughter, and Sam Severn explore the art of writing for younger audiences. They discuss what captures young readers’ attention, how to find the right voice for each age group, and what sets middle grade, juvenile, and young adult...
