Does Evil Exist?: Writing Crime Through the Lens of Evil

Presented by: Daniel Woodrell | John Connolly | Laura Lippman | Peter James

Categories: Character | Crime | Morality

Daniel Woodrell, John Connolly, Laura Lippmann, and Peter James tackle one of crime fiction’s biggest questions. They explore what evil really means, where it comes from, and how grappling with morality helps writers create more believable characters and more powerful stories.

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