Keeping readers engaged is as much about psychology as craft. Susan Finch, associate professor and dean at Belmont University, explores how the brain responds to story and why certain openings pull us forward. This session focuses on first chapter fundamentals and the techniques that sustain narrative momentum long after the first page.
Breaking Through Creative Resistance and Finding Your Flow Again
Debra Gaskill, Linda Sands, Lori Rader-Day, M.T. Falgoust, Mike Faricy, and Shaun Harris share practical approaches to overcoming writer’s block. They offer techniques for reigniting creativity, building momentum, and developing sustainable writing habits.
