How do you weave together multiple character voices and timelines without losing your reader—or yourself? In this presentation, author Lisa Montanaro draws on her experience writing her award-winning novel, Everything We Thought Was True—a dual-timeline family drama told through three distinct points of view—to explore the craft and creative decisions behind complex narrative structures. From character sketches and plotting techniques to writing out of order and trusting the process, this session offers practical, hard-won insight for writers at every stage. Whether you're navigating whose voice carries a scene, how to balance and alternate between past and present, or how to keep readers oriented and engaged, this one is for you. Come ready to think, discuss, and ask questions!
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