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How to Surprise Mystery Readers Without Cheating

Presented by: Chantelle Aimee Osman | Dana Cameron | G.M. Malliet | Jaden (Beth) Terrell | Joshua Corin | Wendy Corsi Staub
Categories: Craft | Mystery | Writing

Dana Cameron moderates a lively discussion on the unspoken rules of mystery writing with Chantelle Aimée Osman, G.M. Malliet, Jaden Beth Terrell, Joshua Corin, and Wendy Corsi Staub. They explore when writers should follow convention, when it is smart to break it, and how to surprise readers without betraying their trust.

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