Keeping Readers Engaged From Beginning to End

What keeps readers turning the pages? In this session, panelists discuss the authors who have influenced their work, where they find inspiration, and the plotting techniques they use to craft engaging stories that capture and hold a reader’s attention.

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Keeping Readers Engaged From Beginning to End

Plotting by Cornerstones: The Four Foundations Every Story Needs

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