Alan Elliott, Cathy Rueter, Gay Yellen, Kit Sanders, Leigh Hull, and Lynn Slaughter discuss how strong backstories deepen motivation and strengthen plot. They share techniques for building believable histories that support emotional authenticity in fiction.
How to Keep Readers Interest in the Middle of Your Book
Panelists discuss what dominates their beginnings, writing in acts, keeping readers engaged in the middle of their books, and what role the middle plays.
