Ashley-Ruth Bernier, Diane Sismour, Gay Yellen, John Carenen, Mary Adams Belk, and Melissa Collings explore how to weave romance naturally into a story. They discuss how authentic emotional connection can deepen character development, raise the stakes, and strengthen a story’s emotional impact.
The Dialogue: What Belongs in a Story
This panel of writers talk about their process of writing interesting dialogue. The discussion focuses on what dialogue belongs in a story and what dialogue does not.




