Backstory should strengthen a story, not stall it. Hallie Ephron breaks down how to reveal a character’s past in ways that deepen motivation and sharpen tension without interrupting momentum. This session focuses on timing, placement, and subtle integration so backstory feels organic, purposeful, and always in service of the forward-moving narrative.
Building Paranormal Worlds Readers Believe In
Dana Cameron, Juliet Blackwell, Kat Richardson, and S.J. Rozan discuss writing mysteries infused with the supernatural. They explore how to balance imagination with realism, create consistent paranormal rules, and build worlds where witches, vampires, and other...
