Darlene Dziomba, David Ryan, Lynn Slaughter, Mary McFarland, and Pamela Ebel share how they transitioned into writing after other careers. They discuss drawing on past experiences, marketing effectively, handling rejection, and building meaningful connections with readers along the way.
Crafting Backstories That Deepen Character and Plot
Alan Elliott, Cathy Rueter, Gay Yellen, Kit Sanders, Leigh Hull, and Lynn Slaughter discuss how strong backstories deepen motivation and strengthen plot. They share techniques for building believable histories that support emotional authenticity in fiction.




