Operating rooms are controlled, intense, and nothing like television makes them seem. Practicing orthopedic surgeon Tom Kelso takes writers inside the real OR to explain how procedures actually unfold, what language professionals use, and where fiction most often goes wrong. This session helps writers create operating room scenes that feel precise, realistic, and dramatically compelling without sacrificing accuracy.
Constructing Scenes that Pull Readers Forward
Strong stories are built one scene at a time. This panel explores how to construct scenes and chapters that pull readers forward, using hooks, pacing, and purpose to ensure every moment earns its place while deepening engagement with the story.
