Subplots give a story depth, texture, and emotional resonance. Kelly Oliver and Richard Helms explore how to design secondary storylines that strengthen the main plot rather than distract from it. This session focuses on using subplots to reveal character, raise tension, and add thematic richness that keeps readers fully engaged.
Inside the Emotional Core of a Character
Diane Lake guides writers through the process of uncovering what makes characters truly resonate. She explains how physical description, defining traits, and emotional layering can bring characters to life in a vivid and believable way.
