Writing Action That Hits Hard

Categories: Action | Craft | Writing

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.

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