Creating Investigators Readers Trust

Mystery & Crime • Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2022
Featuring Chris Berg, James Glass, John DeDakis, Lynn Chandler Willis, Mark Troy

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A great investigation starts with a compelling investigator. Chris Berg, James Glass, John DeDakis, Lynn Chandler Willis, and Mark Troy share what they have learned from writing procedurals, private eyes, noir, and journalistic crime fiction. They discuss voice, authenticity, publishing myths, and the tools and research that help writers bring believable investigations to life.

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