Effective dialogue earns its place by serving character and story. Danny Lindsey, Jim Nesbitt, Kathleen Cosgrove, Peggy O’Neal Peden, Robert Downs, Ross Cavins, and Shirley B. Garrett discuss how to make dialogue purposeful, authentic, and revealing. This session focuses on using conversation to advance plot, shape voice, and strengthen reader connection.
From Writer to Reader: Bringing a Book to Life
William Bernhardt, Neil Nyren, and Posner discuss the journey from writer to reader, including how to approach query letters, evaluate self publishing versus traditional publishing, and use modern tools and technology to bring a book to life.
