Moderated by Maggie Toussaint, authors D.B. Sieders, Kathryn Lane, Margaret Mizushima, Maxwell Lopez, Rich Zahradnik, and Ross Carley discuss how writers can use social media with purpose. They focus on building genuine connections and promoting work in ways that feel natural and sustainable.
The Psychology Behind Page-Turning Stories
Keeping readers engaged is as much about psychology as craft. Susan Finch, associate professor and dean at Belmont University, explores how the brain responds to story and why certain openings pull us forward. This session focuses on first chapter fundamentals and the...




