Writing Social Issues Into Fiction

Writing Craft
2016
Featuring Bruce DeSilva, Erica Wright, Julia Dahl, Ovidia Yu, Paul E. Hardisty

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Fiction can entertain while exploring issues that matter. In this session, panelists discuss the social topics they’ve incorporated into their novels, sharing how they weave meaningful themes into compelling stories without losing sight of character, plot, and reader engagement.

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