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What Makes an Amateur Sleuth Feel Real

Presented by: D.R. Ransdell | Gay Yellen | Judy L. Murray | Kathryn Lasky | Lori Robbins | Rebecca Butler
Categories: Character | Writing

D.R. Ransdell, Gay Yellen, Judy L. Murray, Kathryn Lasky, Lori Robbins, and Rebecca Butler dig into what makes amateur sleuths feel real. They discuss relatable traits, emotional motivation, and story choices that ground investigations in authenticity rather than coincidence.

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