Angela Greenman, Gay Yellen, Jacy Sellers, Kiersten Modglin, and Lois Winston explore how suspense is layered onto a story long before the big moment hits. They examine how character motivation, setting, dialogue, and location work together to build tension, stretch anticipation, and keep readers turning pages even when nothing explodes.
Engineering a Plot That Actually Holds Together
Strong plots are built, not guessed at. Laura Hayden shows how an engineering mindset can bring clarity and structure to storytelling, even for writers who prefer to work by instinct. This session explores practical problem-solving techniques that help writers...




