How Mysteries Are Crafted From the Inside Out

Maryglenn McCombs and Richard Helms explore the creative process behind strong mystery writing. They discuss how character, setting, and craft choices work together to build suspense and guide readers through a story that keeps them guessing to the very end.

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Poison in Storytelling

Advice, Expert Insight, Poison

Poison has long been a favorite tool in fiction, but getting it right requires more than mystery and menace. Judith Rochelle, Dan Royse, Doug Woodward, Linda Duncan, and Lois Schmitt explore how poison is actually used in the real world, from toxicology and delivery...

How to Make History Serve Your Characters

Characters, Historical, Historical Fiction, Writing

William Martin explores how to balance sweeping historical events with deeply personal stories. He shows how strong character arcs, thoughtful point of view, and focused narrative choices can make history feel immediate, emotional, and relevant rather than distant or...

Novel Malpractice: Why Medical Scenes Feel Fake and How to Fix Them

Medical, Research, Writing

Medical scenes in fiction are full of small inaccuracies that readers notice immediately. Dr. Ronda Wells breaks down the medical myths that appear most often in books and films, from mishandled emergencies to unrealistic hospital routines. This session gives writers...

How Mysteries Are Crafted From the Inside Out

Poison in Storytelling

How to Make History Serve Your Characters

Novel Malpractice: Why Medical Scenes Feel Fake and How to Fix Them

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