Day 1 - August 20, 2025
About this Stage
Welcome to Day 1 of WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writers' Summit!
On this page you will find all of the Worldshift presentations scheduled for August 20th.
Stage Schedule
The Brain on Story: Why We’re Wired to Care (Before We Even Know Why)
Lisa Cron
Story Coach & bestselling author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, Story or Die.
Seduce the Reader: 3 Chapter-One Strategies to Hook Readers and Agents
Heather Davis
Book Coach and Editor, Many Worlds Writing
The Evolution of a Writer: Finding Your Motivation Every Day
Sarah Noffke
Fantasy and Mystery Author
The Hero's Journey to Author Success
Emma Dhesi
Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach & Bestselling Author
What They’re Not Saying: Stronger Scenes Through Nonverbal Cues
Stacy Juba
Freelance Editor and Founder, Shortcuts for Writers
Bring Your Story World to Life
Julie Artz
Author, Editor, Book Coach, Dragon, Your Story Matters LLC
Writing While Neurodiverse: Strategies for ADHD Writers
Nicole Bross
Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and Author
