Real life experience can be a powerful storytelling tool when used well. This panel challenges the idea of simply writing what you know and shows how careers, unexpected backgrounds, and lived experience can add authenticity, texture, and originality to fiction.
Foreshadowing & Planting Clues Without Giving the Game Away
Foreshadowing keeps readers engaged without revealing too much too soon. J.B. Manning, James Glass, Kelly Oliver, Marie Still, Rick Glaze, and Tracee de Hahn break down how to plant clues that feel fair, intentional, and satisfying. This session focuses on maintaining...




