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Sex, Violence, and Bad Language: Everything That Makes a Book Great

Presented by: John Rector | Jonathan Woods | S.J. Rozan | Scott Phillips
Categories: Craft | Mature | Sex | Violence | Writing

Mature content can add power to a story when it serves character and plot. John Rector, Jonathan Woods, S.J. Rozan, and Scott Phillips discuss why elements like sex, violence, and strong language have a place in crime fiction when used with intention. This session explores how these choices can deepen realism, sharpen character development, and raise narrative stakes rather than feeling gratuitous.

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