Oline Cogdill interviews Dr. Robin Cook, the physician-turned-author who is credited with adding “medical” to the thriller genre.
Using Dialogue to Set Mood
Panelists each read a section of original dialogue to illustrate how dialogue can set the mood for a novel, help flesh out characters, and paint a clear picture in the minds of readers. They also touch upon the use of adverbs and dialogue tags, and how both can help...




