Momentum comes from tension on the page. Bruce Robert Coffin, D.E. Funk, James R. Hannibal, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael break down how conflict can exist in every scene, even quiet ones. Writers will learn how to layer different forms of conflict to maintain narrative drive, deepen emotional pull, and keep readers engaged from beginning to end.
Flawed, Difficult, and Unforgettable Characters
Kim Hammond moderates a conversation with Brett Parks, Darryl James, Jeri Westerson, and Mara Purl about writing dysfunctional protagonists. They explore how flaws, impulses, and self sabotage can drive conflict, tension, and emotional truth within a story.




