A great plot twist surprises readers while still feeling earned. Hallie Ephron shares practical strategies for designing twists that deepen suspense rather than rely on shock alone. This session explores how to plant clues, guide reader expectations, and deliver payoffs that feel both unexpected and inevitable.
Writing Dialogue That Pulls Its Weight
Dialogue works best when every line serves a purpose. Benny Sims, Dana J. Summers, Gay Yellen, Jule Selbo, Kathryn Lasky, and M.K. Dean explore how to write conversations that sound authentic, reveal emotion, and move the story forward. This session focuses on making...
