John Thompson, Kelly Nichols, and Louis Martin dive into the mechanics of writing action that is vivid, clean, and impossible to skim. This session focuses on clarity under pressure, physical realism, and pacing choices that keep scenes intense while making every movement easy to visualize and impossible to ignore.
Putting Your Protagonist Through Hell
Great stories often begin when a protagonist’s world falls apart. In this session, authors discuss how placing characters in difficult and dangerous situations drives plot, reveals character, and creates the emotional tension that keeps readers invested.




