Inside the Writing Life: A Multi-Author Conversation on Craft and Purpose

Greg Herren, Jezebel Jorge, Joseph Terrell, Nancy Naigle, Phil Cioffari, Phyllis Bourne, and Teresa Lynn read opening pages from their work, then take part in a thoughtful discussion and Q&A. Throughout the session, they explore how social issues shape their stories and share insights into their writing processes from first idea to final draft.

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