Killing a character on the page is easy. Doing it credibly is not. Nurse and author Jordyn Redwood draws on more than three decades of medical experience to explain where writers most often go wrong in medical scenes. This session focuses on avoiding common errors and crafting high stakes moments that feel tense, realistic, and medically sound.
Writing Animal Sidekicks That Matter
Helen Chapman, Kaye George, and Lisa Wysocky talk about writing animal characters and sidekicks that feel purposeful rather than gimmicky. They explore how animals influence relationships, shape story direction, and help establish tone, whether cozy, suspenseful, or...




