Homicide investigations follow a reality-driven process that fiction often simplifies or skips. Former investigator Jeff Shaw takes writers step by step through a real homicide case, from first response to final report. This session explains what actually happens at a crime scene, how evidence is handled, and how detectives think, giving writers a clear foundation for accurate and believable homicide scenes.
What Makes a Novel Thrilling?
In this session, authors discuss the different techniques they use to create excitement and suspense in their novels, from pacing and stakes to character choices and unexpected twists. The conversation explores how writers across genres keep readers engaged and...
