Strong description makes scenes feel immediate and alive. Claire Applewhite, Desiree Brown, John Hegenberger, Mary Adams Belk, and Tracee de Hahn break down practical techniques for using sensory detail and precise language to create vivid imagery. This session focuses on turning description into an active storytelling tool that deepens immersion without slowing momentum.
How to Make Your Submission Impossible to Ignore
Chris Reardon shares practical strategies that help submissions rise above the noise. He walks writers through presentation, professionalism, and the small but meaningful craft choices that capture an editor’s attention before a rejection ever enters the picture.




