Real events can be powerful story fuel when handled with care. Diane Fanning, Karen Olson, Kathleen Ryan, Pamela Callow, Rick Reed, and Ryan David Jahn discuss how to transform true crime and real-world headlines into compelling fiction. This session explores ethical responsibility, research accuracy, and how to balance truth with storytelling to create narratives that are both respectful and gripping.
Creating Conflict from Character and Setting
Conflict becomes powerful when it grows naturally from character and setting. Angela Greenman, Rodney Walther, and Venita Bonds discuss how to create meaningful tension by tapping into relationships, environment, and the internal struggles that shape decisions. This...
