Strong dialogue sounds natural while doing serious narrative work. Joseph Terrell, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Jim Nesbitt, Linda Sands, and Nancy Roe discuss how to write dialogue that reveals character, advances story, and feels true to voice. This session explores rhythm, subtext, and realism, offering practical guidance for making conversations feel alive on the page.
Creating Characters Readers Instantly Connect With
Barbara Barnett, Claire Applewhite, Kimberly Collins, Mark Brazaitis, and R.G. Belsky discuss how to create layered, believable characters. Drawing from literary examples and personal experience, they explore what makes characters feel authentic and memorable.
