Great crime fiction keeps readers guessing while delivering satisfying payoffs. Alana White, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Phil Hardwick dive into the craft of making murder compelling on the page, from designing intriguing crimes to managing suspense and surprise. This session explores how to raise stakes, misdirect readers, and keep pages turning all the way to the final reveal.
Who Really Runs a Police Department
What does it actually take to run a police department day to day? Arl Farris, James Glass, Jim Doherty, and Lisa Preston take writers inside the structure and leadership of modern policing. This session explores operations, hierarchy, decision making, and internal...
