Few moments in crime fiction carry as much weight as the decision to speak or remain silent. Eric Beversluis, James Glass, and Lisa Preston break down the Fifth Amendment and Miranda rights in practical terms. This session helps writers accurately portray interrogations, arrests, and law enforcement encounters, showing how constitutional rights shape tension, power, and outcome.
He Said. He Replied. He Gasped.
Dialogue comes alive when it sounds real on the page. Jessie Chandler leads Alan Orloff, David Freed, Gail Lukasik, Kira Peikoff, and Michael Sears in a discussion on writing natural, engaging dialogue. Using readings from their own novels, the panel demonstrates...
