Raising stakes means forcing your protagonist to face real danger, both external and internal. D.E. Funk, M.T. Falgoust, Mary Beth Magee, and Rea Frey discuss how to push characters to their limits by drawing on relatable fears, credible threats, and emotional vulnerability. This session focuses on creating peril that feels authentic and keeps readers emotionally invested in the outcome.
Heywood Gould on Writing, Risk, and the Business of Storytelling
Heywood Gould talks with Clay Stafford about his writing journey, including how he got started, the opportunities he pursued, and the lessons he learned about the business side of being a professional writer.
