Agnete Friis, Gianrico Carofiglio, Lene Kaaberbøl, and Peter Rozovsky examine the role of the culprit reveal in mystery fiction. They discuss what the answer to the crime means to them as writers, how they use the structure of a whodunnit, and how solving the crime shapes character and story.
Foreshadowing & Planting Clues Without Giving the Game Away
Foreshadowing keeps readers engaged without revealing too much too soon. J.B. Manning, James Glass, Kelly Oliver, Marie Still, Rick Glaze, and Tracee de Hahn break down how to plant clues that feel fair, intentional, and satisfying. This session focuses on maintaining...
