Strong dialogue sounds natural while doing serious narrative work. Joseph Terrell, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Jim Nesbitt, Linda Sands, and Nancy Roe discuss how to write dialogue that reveals character, advances story, and feels true to voice. This session explores rhythm, subtext, and realism, offering practical guidance for making conversations feel alive on the page.
Hitting the Ground: Advice for Debut Authors
Joelle Charbonneau interviews debut authors Charles Phillipp Martin, Esri Allbritten, Jessie Chandler, Michael Ayoob, and Simon Toyne about their paths to publication. They share what inspired their first books, the challenges they faced along the way, and the advice...




