
Tactical Writing
Presented by Carol Berg and Susan Mackay Smith

Tactical writing applies the writer’s intent to every choice. We will examine how to pack a punch through word choice and rhythms, and how to strip out flaws that blur or distort the clarity that keeps readers engaged. We will look at using paragraphs effectively to comingle information delivery, scene setting, and character development, while eliminating distracting digressions. We will talk about building tension by choreographing scenes, choosing how paragraphs relate to each other and considering what reactions we are trying to achieve. We will analyze how to use the fundamental fiction blocks to build organic, vital scenes, the key elements to a good story that will propel readers onward to a conclusion that leaves them satisfied.