World building applies to every kind of story. This session explores how to create believable worlds through sensory detail, internal consistency, and emotional truth, whether writing speculative or realistic fiction.
Redefining the Hero in Modern Fiction
Today’s heroes are complicated, flawed, and often uncomfortable in their own skin. In this panel, authors explore how modern protagonists have moved far beyond traditional heroic archetypes, reflecting changing values, diverse backgrounds, and moral ambiguity. The...
