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Making Medicine Believable on the Page

Presented by: Colleen Brogran-Raasch | Linda Petrilli Duncan | Scott Pearson
Categories: Medical | Mystery | Thriller | Writing

Colleen Brogran Raasch, Linda Petrilli Duncan, and Scott Pearson explore what it takes to write convincing medical mysteries and thrillers. They discuss how to use real science without overwhelming the story, how to create authentic medical settings, and how to build tension that feels believable and urgent.

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