The Power Behind the Protagonist

Frankie Bailey, Lisa Wysocky, Mark Troy, Rabbi Ilene Schneider, and Sharon Hopkins explore what gives female protagonists their power. They discuss strength, authenticity, and how portrayals of women continue to evolve across genres and storytelling traditions.

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Writing Cities That Feel Real

Writing Cities That Feel Real

Cities are filled with energy, danger, and opportunity. In this session, learn how to bring urban settings to life on the page, use location to shape plot and character, and write convincingly about cities even if you have never lived in them.

Mind Control, Cults, and the Psychology of Fear

Mind Control, Cults, and the Psychology of Fear

Gregg Hurwitz offers an inside look at his journey as a thriller writer, including the inspiration behind his novel The Crime Writer. He also explores the psychology of mind control and cults, revealing how these dark dynamics influence character, tension, and the...