Authenticity is often what separates a good story from a convincing one. Moderated by Angela Greenman, Aliah Wright, John Bukowski, Mike Tucker, Randy Overbeck, and Sharon Butcher discuss how smart research choices bring precision, texture, and truth to both fiction and nonfiction. This session focuses on practical research techniques that help writers write with confidence while keeping stories vivid and grounded in reality.
Navigating Your First Steps as a Published Writer
Bill Cusano, F.E. Davies, J.A. Jance, Kemper Donovan, Sandy Clements, and Zelly Ruskin offer honest guidance for new authors. They discuss confidence, community, and navigating the early stages of a writing career.
