Every writer plots differently, but every strong story needs structure. Allen Mann, Debra Gaskill, J.C. Kenney, Linda Sands, and Randy Overbeck share how they approach plotting, from shaping narrative arcs to managing twists and pacing. This session offers insight into multiple plotting styles and how to use them to keep readers engaged from the first page to the last.
Inside the Author–Agent Partnership
Literary agent Amy Burkhardt explains how agents and authors work together throughout the publishing process. She discusses how agents discover new clients, how they support a writer’s career, and what helps build a successful long-term partnership.
