Real life experience can be a powerful storytelling tool when used well. This panel challenges the idea of simply writing what you know and shows how careers, unexpected backgrounds, and lived experience can add authenticity, texture, and originality to fiction.
How to Write a Book: From Idea to Resolution
Writing a book can feel overwhelming without a clear path forward. Bob Mayer breaks the process into manageable stages, from shaping a strong original idea to building conflict and carrying it through a satisfying resolution. This session offers practical guidance on...




