Strong dialogue reveals both what characters say and what they feel. B.J. Sloan, Deborah Dobbs, Helen Thornton-Gussy, Jaden (Beth) Terrell, Robert Mangeot, and T.O. Paine explore how dialogue can uncover emotion, deepen character, and move plot forward without feeling forced. This session focuses on letting conversation do the work of story in a natural, organic way.
What Indie Authors Actually Need to Know to Succeed
Self publishing promises freedom, but it also raises a lot of questions. Dale T. Phillips, Jacob Moon, Jane B. Lee, Kate Anslinger, Kiersten Modglin, and Sonja Dewing tackle the issues indie authors care about most, including process, income, rights, and long term...




