Murder by SOP: When Your Operating Procedure Isn’t Standard At All

Debbi Mack, Gary Bush, Mike Cooper, and R.T. Lawton dig into the real challenges of writing short fiction versus longer work. They talk candidly about why short stories are often undervalued, how genre expectations shape storytelling choices, and what writers need to understand to make both forms work.

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Writing Characters With Depth and Dimension

Writing Characters With Depth and Dimension

Misty Berry and her panel explore how to create fully realized characters with depth, emotion, and meaningful backstory. This session also examines common pitfalls of relying on archetypes and offers strategies for developing characters that feel authentic and engaging.