Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates techniques that bring energy, clarity, and authenticity to fictional conversations.
How Comic Books Learned to Tell Stories
David Morrell traces the evolution of comic book storytelling from its early roots to modern franchises. He explores how visual narrative, pacing, and theme have shaped the medium and influenced generations of readers.




