Judie Clemmons, Karen Olson, Lauren Henderson, Lori Armstrong, and Russel McClain discuss how to write well-rounded female protagonists in crime fiction. They explore realistic portrayals of relationships, emotional depth, and the challenges women face both on the page and within the publishing world.
Using Dialogue to Set Mood
Panelists each read a section of original dialogue to illustrate how dialogue can set the mood for a novel, help flesh out characters, and paint a clear picture in the minds of readers. They also touch upon the use of adverbs and dialogue tags, and how both can help...
