Allan E. Ansorge, Chester D. Campbell, Jennie Bentley, and Stacy Allen discuss how meaningful relationships add emotional depth and realism to a story. They explore how romantic, familial, and conflicted dynamics influence motivation, tension, and character growth throughout a novel.
Short Stories vs. Novels: Choosing the Right Form
What’s the real difference between writing short stories and novels? In this session, authors compare the creative demands of both forms, sharing how they approach structure, pacing, and character in short fiction versus full-length books. They also reflect on their...




