Discussing the importance of the first 5 pages, addressing the reality of such a crowded market, and increasing the rate of manuscript requests.
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Steven Womack talks with panelists about the different genres of mystery and thrillers and their individual takes as writers on each of them.
Panelists discuss the advantages and disadvantages of aging protagonists and how they handle them as authors over a series.
J.A. Vance and the panel of mystery writers discuss character arcs within a story, specifically throughout long-running series, and the importance of the arc within the story. They also give some tips and tricks about character arcs.