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The Subtle Craft Behind Literary Fiction

Presented by: Christina Hoag | January Kerr | Linda Sands | Ray Peden | Stacy Allen | Warren Moore
Categories: Character Development | Technique

Stacy Allen, Christina Hoag, January Kerr, Linda Sands, Ray Peden, and Warren Moore explore the subtle elements that give literary fiction its power. They discuss how strong voice, layered characters, and emotional honesty allow stories to engage with contemporary themes while still feeling timeless and deeply human.

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