Writing Dark Humor Without Killing the Tension

How Plotters Turn Planning into Creativity

Planning does not limit creativity, it can unlock it. Jeffrey Philips, J.J. Renek, Kari Bovee, Ley Esses, Mally Becker, and Wendy Gee discuss outlining approaches that range from detailed spreadsheets to flexible index cards. This session explores how structured...

Beyond Sweet Tea: Writing the South Without Stereotypes

Setting, Writing

Alana White, Debra H. Goldstein, Jeffrey Philips, Lynn Chandler Willis, Rebecca Butler, and Valona Jones take on Southern clichés head-on. They discuss when familiar tropes add texture and authenticity to a story, when they become stereotypes, and how writers can...

What Actually Works on Social Media

Advertising, Blogging, Engagement, Marketing, Networking, Social Media

MaryGlenn McCombs, Rick Robinson, Scott Pearson, and Tom Robinson share what has worked best for them when using social media to reach readers. They discuss advertising, platform choices, and the importance of timing and connection, while emphasizing that the most...

Writing Dark Humor Without Killing the Tension

How Plotters Turn Planning into Creativity

Beyond Sweet Tea: Writing the South Without Stereotypes

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