Finding and Developing Story Ideas That Last

Every story begins with a spark. Alan Henderson, Don Bruns, Kathleen Easley, Scott Pearson, and William Mooney share how they discover story ideas and develop them into fully realized narratives. This session focuses on turning raw inspiration into workable concepts that can grow into complete, publishable stories.

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