Killing a character is never just about the method. Claire Applewhite, Jennie Bentley, Mike Orenduff, and Philip Cioffari discuss the wide range of ways authors approach fictional deaths, from research choices to narrative impact. This session explores how much realism is enough, how craft decisions shape reader response, and how to handle violence thoughtfully and effectively on the page.
What It Really Takes to Build a Writing Life
Clay Stafford introduces international bestselling author Jeffery Deaver, who shares insight into the discipline, mindset, and realities of building a life in writing.
