Panelists chat about the current market for short stories, reasons for writing short stories, and experimenting with aJane Suen, Merrilee Robson, Rhonda Gilliland, and Robert Mangeot explore both the creative freedom and the business realities of short fiction. They discuss experimentation, craft, and where short stories fit in today’s publishing landscape.short stories.
Photography for Writing: Seeing the Details That Make Scenes Feel Real
Seeing is often the key to writing with clarity and restraint. Michael Havelin explains how photography can help writers notice telling details, understand space and setting, and gather authentic visual reference. This session encourages writers to balance vivid...




