Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates techniques that bring energy, clarity, and authenticity to fictional conversations.
Choosing Between Traditional and Self Publishing in a Digital World
C.J. Box, Jeffery Deaver, and Peter Straub discuss the differences between self publishing and traditional publishing. They examine the role of agents, ways authors can protect themselves, and how technology such as digital tools and e-book platforms has reshaped the...
