Suspense is built moment by moment, not just in big reveals. Award-winning author Vic DiGenti shares proven techniques for keeping readers engaged through micro-tension, pacing, and careful control of information. This session explores how to reveal just enough at the right time while holding back what matters most, creating anticipation that carries a story from opening scene to final page.
Writing YA Beyond Age Labels
Gregory Stout, Irene Schindler, Judy Lyn Gregg, Marco Patitucci, Roy Hiller, and Tilia Klebenov Jacobs dig into the heart of young adult fiction. They explore how themes of identity, agency, and belonging define YA stories and why the genre is about far more than age...




