Writing Across the Divide

Categories: Mystery | Paranormal | Thriller

Alan Jacobson, Alexandra Sokoloff, Daniel Palmer, Elizabeth George, and Tom Schreck share their experiences writing from the opposite sex’s point of view. They discuss authenticity, empathy, and the creative risks that come with stepping outside familiar perspectives.

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