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Beyond Plot: Writing Stories that Stay with Readers

Presented by: Christina Hoag | January Kerr | Lynn Hesse | Mark Brazaitis | Michael Guillebeau | Terry W. Calderwood
Categories: Perspective | Storytelling | Theme

Plot may pull readers in, but theme makes stories last. This session explores how purpose, perspective, and point of view elevate fiction beyond events and give stories lasting emotional impact.

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