Jessica Seigel, Judy Klass, Jule Selbo, and Michael Cordell take writers inside the creative and business sides of playwriting. They discuss how to write dialogue that works on stage, shape action for a live audience, and position a script so it has a real chance of being produced. This session offers practical insight for anyone curious about seeing their stories come alive under the lights.
Telling Crime Stories Through Comics
Jason Starr and Max Allan Collins discuss writing crime stories for the comic medium. They explore what makes comics unique, how crime narratives translate visually, and the ways pacing, structure, and character development differ from prose or film.




