Jim Nesbitt, Ley Esses, Michael Lucker, Peter Houlahan, Ron Clyburn, and Teel James Glenn break down what makes action scenes truly work on the page. This session explores pacing, choreography, and emotional stakes, showing how to write action that feels vivid, controlled, and meaningful rather than chaotic or empty spectacle.
What Agents Look for and Why Submissions Succeed or Fail
Holly Sullivan McClure, Jason Yarn, and Peter Senftleben share what they look for in submissions and the most common reasons projects are declined. They offer practical guidance on preparing manuscripts and query letters, understanding market expectations, and...
