A great beginning invites the reader into the story and makes a promise it must keep. Dianne McCartney, Elise Burke Brown, J.L. Yarrow, Lori Robbins, Renda Knapp, and Sara Johnson share how to craft openings that immediately engage through tension, curiosity, and voice. This session focuses on practical techniques for creating first lines and opening pages that pull readers in and set the tone for everything that follows.
Redefining Success and Finding Joy in the Writing Life
Jaden Beth Terrell leads a thoughtful discussion on what truly fulfills a writer. She explores how motivation, publishing paths, and personal definitions of success shape creative satisfaction and long-term joy in the writing life.
