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.
How Birth Order Affects Your Characters
Family dynamics shape who we become in subtle but lasting ways. A practicing social worker explains how birth order influences personality, motivation, and emotional response. This session gives writers practical psychological insight into sibling relationships and...




