Cathy Tully, Lois Schmitt, Lori Roberts Herbst, M.K. Dean, and Wendy Kendall break down what makes a cozy mystery so irresistible. They explore beloved sleuths, inviting settings, clever titles, and the comforting tone readers crave, showing how cozies deliver satisfying intrigue and emotional connection without relying on graphic violence.
Creating Tension in Every Scene
Momentum comes from tension on the page. Bruce Robert Coffin, D.E. Funk, James R. Hannibal, Phyllis Gobbell, and Shaun Assael break down how conflict can exist in every scene, even quiet ones. Writers will learn how to layer different forms of conflict to maintain...
