Bradley Harper, Jule Selbo, Lois Winston, Mitchell S. Karnes, Paul McHugh, and Wendy Gee explore how characters grow and change across a story. They discuss transformation, motivation, and emotional continuity that create satisfying narrative arcs.
How to Open Strong and Escalate the Stakes in a Thriller
Blake Fontenay, Chuck Barrett, Craig Faris, John Dobbyn, and Terry Irving break down the essential building blocks of a gripping thriller. From opening scenes that hook immediately to pacing, character, and escalating tension, this session focuses on the craft choices...
