Strong research gives fiction weight, texture, and credibility. Moderated by Robert Mangeot, Jim Nesbitt, Kelly Oliver, Pam De Voe, and Tom Wood discuss how thoughtful research strengthens storytelling across genres. This session explores how to find the right details, when to dig deeper, and how to weave accuracy into a story without slowing momentum.
Generations in Conflict: Writing Family Stories That Endure
Alana White, Charlie Pearson, Debra H. Goldstein, John Hegenberger, Mary Beth Magee, and Tess Collins explore the role of family across genres and time periods. They discuss how to portray realistic family dynamics, generational conflict, and emotional legacy in both...




