Duane Swierczynski, Hilary Davidson, and Laura Lippman share how discipline, mentorship, and community have shaped their writing lives. They discuss building confidence, sustaining momentum, and finding support through professional relationships.
Writing Intimate Scenes That Feel Real
Effective sex scenes feel authentic and emotionally grounded. D. Alan Lewis, Michael A. Black, Nicole Nelson Hicks, Philip Cioffari, and Steven Womack explore how to write intimacy that serves character and plot. This session focuses on purpose, tone, and balance,...




