Joseph Valencic explores how both fiction and nonfiction books can become compelling documentaries. He explains what a treatment is, how to structure a story for the screen, and why allowing room for unexpected moments can lead to a more authentic and engaging film.
Is It a Thriller or a Mystery? Genre-Bending in a Changing Marketplace
Gay Yellen, J.S. Morrison, K. Scott Culpepper, Kelly Oliver, Lisa Malice, and T.G. Wolff examine how the line between thrillers and mysteries continues to blur. They discuss pacing, tension, and psychological depth, and how writers can navigate a marketplace that...
