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From Day Job to Story Inspiration

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Alistair Kimmel, J.J. Hensley, Sasuya Hill, Steph Forger, Wendy Dingwall

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Sometimes the best story ideas come from experiences far outside the writing desk. In this session, authors share how their unique careers and professional backgrounds inspire characters, settings, conflicts, and plots, and how writers can turn real-world knowledge into compelling fiction.

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