When a story starts to drift, it often happens in the middle. Alan Elliott, Dianne McCartney, J.J. Renek, Ley Esses, Mark Jones, and T.K. Sheffield tackle common problems that cause middles to stall. This session offers plotting and revision strategies for both planners and intuitive writers who want to restore focus, tension, and forward motion.
Nuggets of Mystery: How Short Mysteries Deliver Big Impact
Barb Goffman, Janet Hutchings, John M. Floyd, Laura K. Curtis, Shelley Costa, and Terry Moran break down the craft of short mystery fiction. They discuss how to deliver tension, character, and surprise in a limited word count, and why small stories can leave a...
