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.
Telling the Truth That Matters Most
Belinda Leigh Underwood, Carla Conti, Christina VandePol, Kem Hinton, Sam Severn, and Sonja Dewing discuss the art of memoir writing through structure, reflection, and emotional honesty. They explore how memoir differs from autobiography and how focusing on pivotal...




