Writing Detectives Through a Gendered Lens

Diane Sismour, James L’Etoile, and Jane B. Lee examine how gender influences the way detectives are written and perceived. They discuss authenticity, bias, and the subtle choices that make male and female investigators feel distinct, believable, and equally engaging.

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Writing Cities That Feel Real

Writing Cities That Feel Real

Cities are filled with energy, danger, and opportunity. In this session, learn how to bring urban settings to life on the page, use location to shape plot and character, and write convincingly about cities even if you have never lived in them.