Beverle Graves Myers leads a discussion with J. Robert James, James R. Benn, Joanne Dobson, and Sarah R. Shaber on writing novels set during wartime. They explore courage, loss, and resilience, and how conflict transforms both individual lives and the course of history.
Laying in the Backstory, Revealing the Past Without Slowing Down the Future
Backstory should strengthen a story, not stall it. Hallie Ephron breaks down how to reveal a character’s past in ways that deepen motivation and sharpen tension without interrupting momentum. This session focuses on timing, placement, and subtle integration so...
